The Scope
Certification of Machinery verifies that machinery, equipment, and related components comply with the applicable safety, health, and regulatory requirements governing their design, manufacture, and placement on the market. The certification process assesses conformity with essential safety requirements and supports manufacturers in demonstrating that their products are safe for intended use.
The certification applies to machinery and related products throughout the design, construction, testing, and conformity assessment stages, enabling manufacturers to meet market access requirements and obtain CE marking where applicable.
The Standard
This certification is based on:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Applicable harmonised European standards for machinery safety
Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) established under the Machinery Directive
Relevant conformity assessment procedures and CE marking requirements
The certification evaluates competency in areas including:
Machines
Interchangeable equipment
Safety components
Lifting accessories
Chains, ropes, and webbing
Removable mechanical transmission devices
Partly completed machinery
Who Should Apply
Certification of Machinery is suitable for organisations involved in the design, manufacture, assembly, integration, supply, or marketing of machinery and related equipment.
The certification is particularly relevant for:
Machinery manufacturers
Industrial equipment manufacturers
Machine builders and integrators
Engineering and fabrication companies
Automation and robotics providers
Lifting equipment manufacturers
Component and safety device manufacturers
Importers and distributors of machinery
Organisations placing machinery on European and international markets
This certification is ideal for organisations seeking to demonstrate compliance with machinery safety requirements, facilitate CE marking, improve product safety, meet regulatory obligations, and strengthen customer confidence in their products.