EU Regulation 2023/1230 + CE Marking + ESPR Compliance Guide
Régris Continuity Guarantee: If your company declares insolvency with official documentation, Régris ensures:
✅ Product lifetime + 10 years minimum retention (25-35 years typical for industrial machinery)
✅ 99% uptime maintained per EU requirements
✅ Market surveillance authority access guaranteed
✅ CE marking documentation accessible
✅ Technical files and risk assessments preserved
Legal basis: ESPR Recital 68 + Article 9 + Machinery Regulation Article 19(3)
Replaces Directive 2006/42/EC from January 20, 2027
Covers: Safety requirements, CE marking, digital documentation, cybersecurity
Mandatory safety specifications for machinery design and construction
Updated for AI, connected systems, and modern technologies
Ecodesign requirements + Digital Product Passport obligations
Full lifecycle traceability from July 2026
Cybersecurity requirements for connected machinery
Applies to machinery with software/network connectivity
Mandatory marking and identification requirements
CE conformity marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly
Article 24 - Minimum height: 5mm (unless machinery too small)
Name, registered trade name/mark, and full postal address of manufacturer
Must be on machinery or attached plate - permanently affixed
Model/type identifier distinguishing this machinery
Example: "CNC-MILL-5000X" or "HYDRAULIC-PRESS-HP250"
Unique identification number for this specific machine
Enables individual traceability for recalls and maintenance
Year when manufacturing process completed
If multiple years: year when manufacturing process started
Power rating (kW), voltage (V), current (A), frequency (Hz)
Example: "15 kW, 400V, 50Hz, 3-phase"
Total mass in kilograms (most common configuration)
Important for transport, installation, and foundation design
Country where machinery was manufactured
Article 21 - Mandatory conformity declaration requirements
Unique identifier for this declaration document
Format: "DoC-[Company]-[Model]-[Year]"
List of EN/ISO standards used to demonstrate conformity
Example: "EN ISO 12100:2010 (Safety), EN 60204-1:2018 (Electrical equipment)"
Name, number, and certificate details of notified body
Required for high-risk machinery (lifting equipment, certain power presses, etc.)
Signature of person empowered to bind manufacturer
Must include: name, function, date, and place of signature
Must be retained for 10 years and provided to authorities on request
Complete risk assessment per EN ISO 12100
Must identify ALL hazards and protective measures taken
General assembly drawings, control circuit diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics
Can be digital format - must show safety-critical components
Complete parts list with specifications of safety components
Must identify all certified safety components with their certificates
Design calculations for load-bearing structures, safety factors, etc.
Example: Stress calculations for lifting arms, stability calculations
Results of tests carried out by manufacturer or notified body
EMC testing, load testing, safety function verification, etc.
Software specifications, validation documentation, version control
Source code MUST be available on reasoned request from authorities
New mandatory requirements for connected machinery and AI systems
Assessment of cyber threats that could cause dangerous events
If no dangerous event possible → minimal requirements apply
Commitment to provide security updates for 10 years minimum
May require new business models for ongoing software support
Access control systems to prevent unauthorized operation
Example: Password protection, role-based access, audit logs
Secure communication protocols, firewall configuration, encryption
Must prevent remote manipulation that could cause hazards
Article 20 - Mandatory user documentation (can be digital from 2027)
Complete operating instructions in language of end-user
Digital allowed BUT physical must be provided within 1 month if requested
Clear identification of all residual risks and protective measures
Must include pictograms per ISO 7010 where applicable
Step-by-step assembly, mounting, and commissioning procedures
Must specify foundation requirements, power connections, safety distances
Recommended maintenance intervals and procedures
Safety-relevant maintenance MUST be highlighted
Safe disassembly, component separation, and recycling guidance
Environmental impact and lifecycle data
Design lifetime in years or operating hours
Example: "25 years / 50,000 operating hours (whichever first)"
Typical energy consumption under standard operating conditions
Commitment period for spare parts availability
Typically: 10-15 years after last machine sold
Ease of repair rating (0-10 scale)
Based on: tool requirements, documentation quality, spare parts access
Percentage of machine mass that can be recycled
Typically 85-95% for industrial machinery (mostly steel)