Chapter 2. Your portfolio under the new rules

Classifying your machinery portfolio and identifying mandatory third-party certification requirements

This short self-assessment helps you classify your machinery portfolio under the new Regulation, determine which products fall under Annex I high-risk categories, and identify where mandatory third-party certification is required.

Answer each question honestly, there are no wrong starting points, only gaps to close. Each response will bring you a certain amount of points: take note of your responses, calculate your readiness score and download assessment-specific recommendations.

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Q1. Do you know the difference between Annex I Part A and Annex I Part B under the new Machinery Regulation, and which applies to your products?

Q2. Are you aware that machinery incorporating AI or self-evolving behaviour for safety-relevant functions automatically requires third-party Notified Body certification, regardless of whether harmonised standards are applied?

Q3. Have you formally classified each product in your EU portfolio against the Annex I categories of the Machinery Regulation?

Q4. Which of your machines include safety PLCs, sensors, or AI that influence stopping, limiting, or safety-critical functions?

Q5. Do you know whether any of your machines fall under Annex I Part A (mandatory Notified Body regardless of standards compliance)?

Q6. How many distinct machinery models does your company plan to place on the EU market in 2027 or later?

Chapter 2. Your portfolio under the new rules

Classifying your machinery portfolio and identifying mandatory third-party certification requirements

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