New EU Machinery Directive
- You should be aware of this!
What will change with the new machinery directives?
What challenges do these changes entail?
What are the simplest solutions for digital operating instructions, etc?
No more lost manuals, no more endless calls to customer service for missing product information. Instead, give your customers and partners instant access to everything they need to know – with a simple scan and the new Machinery Directives.
From July 2023, the new Machinery Products Regulation (EU Machinery Regulation 2023) will come into force and will be binding for all EU member states from January 20, 2027. This regulation replaces the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and brings significant changes to machinery marking. Here you can find out what changes you can expect, what you need to bear in mind and how you can successfully master the challenges.
1. digitalization of operating instructions with the new machinery directives
A central point of the new regulation is the digitalization of operating instructions. According to the EU Machinery Regulation 2023, operating instructions may now be made available digitally. Manufacturers are obliged to make these instructions available online for at least 10 years. The instructions must be provided on the machine itself, on the packaging or on an accompanying document in a format that allows easy downloading and printing.
Solution: QR codes on the machines
QR codes offer a practical solution for the digital provision of operating instructions. By scanning a QR code, users gain immediate access to multilingual operating instructions and declarations of conformity. This method eliminates the need for printed versions and allows information to be easily updated when required without having to replace printed materials.
2. indication of contact information
Another major change introduced by the new Machinery Directive is the obligation to provide the manufacturer’s email and website address on rating plates. This information enables users to contact the manufacturer directly if they have any questions or if the digital operating instructions are not available.
What this means for you:
Switching from printed to digital instructions requires investment in appropriate technologies and processes. In addition, you need to ensure that the digital instructions are always available and correctly updated.
Use technologies such as QR codes to provide and continuously update the digital instructions. Also train your employees and partners to ensure that they understand and can implement the new requirements.
Conclusion
The new EU Machinery Directives offer you the opportunity not only to ensure compliance by digitizing operating instructions and improving contact options with your customers and partners, but also to make your information provision more flexible and efficient. Prepare for the changes in good time and use modern technologies such as QR codes to make the most of the benefits of the new regulation. This will ensure that your machine marking meets the future requirements and at the same time meets the needs of your customers.
Implementation of the new machinery directives made easy!
Where should I get the QR code from? What does that look like in practice? Quite simply – with our sc.DocumentView. We provide you with a QR code, which you stick on your product. Anyone can now scan the QR code with a cell phone, for example. And tadaa – all the important information is provided quickly and clearly on a website. And even though this website can be visited easily without a complicated login, your document data is of course managed securely. For more detailed information click here!
