Machinery Regulation 2027: is your CE marking knowledge ready?

While the Machinery Regulation applies directly across the EU, UK manufacturers should not assume it can be ignored. The UK Government has recently signalled its intention to modernise the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations in a direction that broadly aligns with the new European framework. As a result, understanding the changes now can help manufacturers prepare for future compliance requirements on both sides of the Channel.

For machine builders, compliance cannot be viewed as a final project milestone. Decisions made during specification, design and risk assessment can have a direct impact on conformity and the ability to place machinery on the European market.

A thorough understanding of the CE marking process remains fundamental. Manufacturers need to be able to identify applicable legislation, assess and reduce risks, compile technical documentation and demonstrate conformity with relevant requirements throughout the machine lifecycle.

As organisations prepare for the transition to the Machinery Regulation, many are reviewing internal competence and identifying opportunities to strengthen compliance knowledge across engineering, project management and safety functions.

Pilz offers dedicated training to help manufacturers develop these skills. The Basis of CE & UKCA Marking course provides a practical introduction to machinery compliance requirements, while CECE (Certified Expert in CE Marking) delivers an in-depth understanding of the complete CE marking process, from risk assessment through to technical documentation and declaration.

Find out more about Pilz's CE marking training courses and prepare your organisation for the Machinery Regulation.