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Standards are documents that offer machine manufacturers technical solutions in accordance with the essential safety requirements set by the current Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). It should be kept in mind that these standards are reference documents that are in no way mandatory, however compliance with a harmonized standard gives a presumption of conformity to European directives. Standards are documents composed of 3 series, A, B and C, they are published in EN format by the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) for example.

Discover the main differences between the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the European Regulation 2023/1230, applicable from 20 January 2027.