EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230)
The EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, replacing Directive 2006/42/EC) establishes health and safety requirements for machinery and related products placed on the EU market. Effective January 20, 2027, it addresses digital technologies, AI integration, cybersecurity of safety functions, and autonomous machinery. Introduces mandatory third-party conformity assessment for high-risk machinery categories.
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Framework Domains (6)
Conformity Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Annex I | High-risk machinery categories |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
Cybersecurity and Digital Aspects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Annex III, 1.1.9 | Protection against corruption |
| Annex III, 1.2.1 | Safety and reliability of control systems |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Essential Health and Safety Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Annex III, 1.1 | General principles of safety integration |
| Annex III, 1.2 | Control systems safety |
| Annex III, 1.3 | Protection against mechanical hazards |
| Annex III, 1.7 | Digital documentation and instructions |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Market Surveillance and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
| Art. 43 | Mediation of Disputes |
| Art. 47 | Existing Legal Procedures |
| Art. 50 | Right to Compensation |
| Art. 53 | Administrative Misconducts |
Obligations of Economic Operators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230)?
EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 43 controls. The EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, replacing Directive 2006/42/EC) establishes health and safety requirements for machinery and related products placed on the EU market. Effective January 20, 2027, it addresses digital technologies, AI integration, cybersecurity of safety functions, and autonomous machinery. Introduces mandatory third-party conformity assessment for high-risk machinery categories. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) have?
EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) has 43 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Market Surveillance and Enforcement (8 controls), Obligations of Economic Operators (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) map to?
EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) maps to 599 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (42% coverage), EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (40% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (40% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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