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 placed on the EU market. Applicable from August 20, 2027, with certain provisions applying from January 20, 2027, it modernizes rules to address digital technologies, AI integration, and cybersecurity of safety functions in machinery.
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Framework Domains (23)
AI Safety
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-III-1.2 | Control Systems and AI in Safety Functions |
Classification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-I | High-Risk Machinery Categories |
Conformity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-VI | EU Declaration of Conformity |
| MR-Art20 | Conformity Assessment Procedures |
Conformity Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Annex I | High-risk machinery categories |
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
Cybersecurity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-III-1.1.9 | Protection Against Corruption (Cybersecurity) |
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 |
EHSR
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-III | Essential Health and Safety Requirements |
Economic Operator
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art10 | Manufacturer Obligations |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art50 | Penalties |
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 |
Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art10-8 | Substantial Modification |
Market Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art4 | Placing on the Market |
Market Surveillance and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 26 | Obligations of Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| 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 | Transparency Obligations for Providers and Deployers of Certain AI Systems |
| Art. 53 | Obligations for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models |
Obligations of Economic Operators
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Data and Data Governance |
| Art. 11 | Technical Documentation |
| Art. 12 | Record-Keeping |
| Art. 13 | Transparency and Provision of Information to Deployers |
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 9 | Risk Management System |
Representation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art11 | Authorised Representative |
Subassemblies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-XI | Partly Completed Machinery |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art21 | Importer Obligations |
| MR-Art22 | Distributor Obligations |
Surveillance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art43 | Market Surveillance |
Technical File
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-IV | Technical Documentation |
Traceability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art23 | Identification of Economic Operators |
Transition
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Art54 | Application Date |
User Information
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MR-Annex-III-1.7 | Information for Safety |
| MR-Art10-7 | Instructions for Use |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230), you already cover:
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673)
29%
18 controls mapped
Compare →EU AI Act
27%
17 controls mapped
Compare →EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector
27%
17 controls mapped
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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 23 domains and 63 controls. The EU Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230), replacing Directive 2006/42/EC, establishes health and safety requirements for machinery placed on the EU market. Applicable from August 20, 2027, with certain provisions applying from January 20, 2027, it modernizes rules to address digital technologies, AI integration, and cybersecurity of safety functions in machinery. 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 63 controls organised across 23 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 623 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) (29% coverage), EU AI Act (27% coverage), EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (27% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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