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Machinery Directive 2006/42/ECIn force

Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery

32006L0042Applies from 2026-08-05 SaveOfficial source

Summary

Machinery and partly completed machinery, interchangeable equipment, safety components, lifting accessories, chains, ropes, webbing and removable mechanical transmission devices. Applies when a product has moving parts, cutting/processing functions, lifting or drive mechanisms.

Scope

Machinery and partly completed machinery, interchangeable equipment, safety components, lifting accessories, chains, ropes, webbing and removable mechanical transmission devices. Applies when a product has moving parts, cutting/processing functions, lifting or drive mechanisms.

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