Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Prepare your machinery.
Put documentation in order.
Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 is a reason to review planned investments and modifications. We help turn machinery safety assessment and documentation review into an agreed programme of technical work.
Machinery manufacturers • line integrators • industrial plants
One project. A clear course of action.
We start a machinery conformity audit by identifying the assignment: a new machine, a production line modification or equipment already in use. We then agree the documentation, technical work and responsibilities involved.
Machinery safety assessment
We review hazards, access to hazardous areas, guards and mechanical, electrical and control arrangements. The scope of risk assessment is defined for the particular machine.
Machinery safety and adaptation →Technical documentation
We review available drawings, diagrams, instructions and declarations. We identify gaps and agree the scope of documentation work and conformity assessment support.
Electrical design and installation →Technical adaptation
We prepare and implement agreed mechanical, electrical and automation changes. Planning takes machine access and production downtime into account.
Industrial automation and robotics →What changes on 20 January 2027?
The main provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 apply from this date, replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Some provisions apply earlier. The applicable rules and the company’s role must be established when planning supply or first use.
The regulation clarifies areas including substantial modification, digital documentation and the safety of software and control systems. Their relevance depends on the machine’s design and intended use.
The change in legislation does not automatically require every machine already in use to receive new CE marking. Safe operation remains a separate responsibility, and any proposed modification needs its own assessment.
When should you contact GISupport?
Building or importing machinery
Let us establish the intended use, planned placing on the market or putting into service, your company’s role and the documents available.
Modifying a production line
Describe changes to mechanics, controls, guards, throughput and interaction between machines. This helps identify the impact on safety.
Managing equipment already in use
We can start with a selected machine or area of the plant. Together we define assessment priorities, documentation and the sequence of work.
From the first conversation to verification
Understand the assignment
Machine description, photographs, documentation and proposed changes. We establish whether a site visit is needed.
Assess and define
Review the agreed scope, identify gaps and allocate tasks and responsibilities.
Plan and implement
Agree documentation, technical changes, dates and arrangements for work at the plant.
Verify the agreed work
Review completed work and discuss the actions needed to close the project.
What do you already have?
Tick the materials you have prepared. The button below will open an email with your selected items listed as bullet points.
This checklist helps prepare an enquiry. It is not a machinery conformity assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Does every existing machine need new CE marking in 2027?
No. The application date alone does not impose this requirement on every machine already in use. Its safety, history and any modifications must be considered separately.
What is a substantial modification?
It is a physical or digital change affecting safety that meets the definition in the regulation. Not every repair meets that definition. A substantial modification can bring manufacturer obligations; the particular change needs assessment.
Does an audit result in a CE certificate?
An audit identifies the current position and actions required. GISupport can support documentation, technical adaptation and conformity assessment. The applicable procedure and any notified body involvement depend on the machine.
Can we start with incomplete documentation?
Yes. Send the materials you hold, photographs and a description of the machine’s use. We can establish what can be assessed and which further data, measurements or documents are needed.
Can GISupport carry out work identified by the audit?
Yes. Subject to the agreed scope, we combine documentation support with mechanical, electrical and automation work. Delivery arrangements and dates are agreed for the particular plant.
Plan the audit and the next steps.
Describe the equipment, plant location, proposed changes and target date. Attach available photographs or documentation to your email. We will agree the scope of further assessment.
Scope, timing and pricing are agreed individually.