CE marking<\/a> is about more than regulatory compliance. It is about creating safe, sustainable, and reliable long-term solutions for the manufacturing industry.<\/p>\nThe Machinery Directive \u2013 The Legal Foundation for CE Marking<\/h2>\n
The Machinery Directive is the key EU regulation governing the safety requirements that machinery must meet. It defines the essential health and safety requirements applicable to machinery and safety components and forms the basis for national regulations in EU member states.<\/p>\n
Once a machine complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, it may be CE marked and placed on the EU market. This applies to both individual machines and groups of machines that together form an integrated production line.<\/p>\n
CE Marking of Machinery \u2013 Responsibilities, Scope, and Application<\/h2>\n
CE marking of machinery means that the manufacturer\u2014or the party responsible for the assembly or modification of the machine\u2014declares that it complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. This also applies when re-certifying modified machinery with a new CE marking or when integrating multiple machines into a new, functional production line.<\/p>\n
For integrated production lines, it is essential to carefully assess the interfaces between individual machines. The evaluation should cover both each machine separately and the system as a whole, with particular attention to the risks that may arise from the interaction between the different systems.<\/p>\n
Declaration of Conformity \u2013 Demonstrating Compliance with the Requirements<\/h2>\n
CE marking is based on the manufacturer issuing a Declaration of Conformity. This document confirms that the machine complies with all applicable requirements and that the Machinery Directive, along with any other relevant regulations, has been fulfilled.<\/p>\n
A CE-marked machine demonstrates that it complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and meets the applicable safety standards. The Declaration of Conformity serves as a legal document that must be available for inspection by the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n
Machine Safety \u2013 Risk Assessment as the Foundation for Safe Solutions<\/h2>\n
Machine safety is at the core of the entire CE marking process. A structured and documented risk assessment is required to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and ensure that appropriate safety measures are implemented.<\/p>\n
The essential health and safety requirements are designed to protect people from injury and ensure that the machine remains safe throughout its entire lifecycle\u2014from installation and commissioning to operation and maintenance.<\/p>\n
CE Marking in Practice \u2013 What the Marking Actually Means<\/h2>\n
The CE marking is affixed to the machine and indicates that the manufacturer accepts responsibility for ensuring that it complies with all applicable EU requirements. CE marking is an active commitment\u2014not merely an administrative formality.<\/p>\n
The Machinery Directive and Technical Documentation<\/h2>\n
The requirements of the Machinery Directive cover the machine\u2019s design, safety devices, control systems, and operating instructions. The technical documentation must demonstrate that the machine meets all applicable safety requirements and has been properly designed and documented.<\/p>\n
CE Marking of Machinery and Integrated Production Lines<\/h2>\n
CE-marked machines must operate safely both as standalone units and as part of an integrated production line with other machines.<\/p>\n
Standards as a Basis for Demonstrating Conformity<\/h2>\n
Harmonised standards are an important tool for demonstrating conformity with the Machinery Directive. By applying relevant standards, the requirements can be met in a structured and proven way.<\/p>\n
Machine Safety from a Lifecycle Perspective<\/h2>\n
Machine safety is not only about technology. It also includes procedures, training, and the safe use of work equipment throughout the organisation.<\/p>\n
CE-marked machines and market surveillance<\/h2>\n
CE-marked machines may be placed on the EU market. Machines that do not meet the requirements are not permitted to be put into operation.<\/p>\n
The Swedish Work Environment Authority\u2019s Role and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n
The Swedish Work Environment Authority is responsible for supervision and guidance in Sweden. The Authority\u2019s regulations complement EU legislation and must be complied with.<\/p>\n
Regulations, AFS provisions and national requirements<\/h2>\n
Provisions on machinery are included in the AFS regulations and apply to both new and older machines, depending on their use and any modifications or rebuilds.<\/p>\n
Older machinery and applicable safety requirements<\/h2>\n
Older machines are not always subject to CE marking, but they must still comply with applicable safety requirements.<\/p>\n
CE Marking According to the Regulations \u2013 What Is Required?<\/h2>\n
CE marking under the Machinery Directive means that the requirements set out in Article 4 of the directive have been met and that the machine demonstrates compliance with applicable safety requirements.<\/p>\n
When Machines Must Be CE Marked<\/h2>\n
Machines must be CE marked when they are placed on the market. Machines intended for professional use must meet the applicable requirements before being put into operation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CE-m\u00e4rkning \u00e4r ett lagstadgat krav f\u00f6r maskiner som sl\u00e4pps ut p\u00e5 marknaden inom EU och det europeiska ekonomiska samarbetsomr\u00e5det. M\u00e4rkningen visar att maskinen uppfyller g\u00e4llande krav p\u00e5 s\u00e4kerhet, h\u00e4lsa och milj\u00f6, och \u00e4r en grundl\u00e4ggande del av modern maskins\u00e4kerhet. F\u00f6r varje tillverkare, integrat\u00f6r eller f\u00f6retag som bygger ihop flera maskiner inneb\u00e4r CE-m\u00e4rkning ett tydligt juridiskt […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4117,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-information"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4116"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4118,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4116\/revisions\/4118"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oneautomation.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}