International compliance – CE marking and services for machinery

We use our proven expertise and comprehensive service to support you during the CE marking process. This is required for new or modified machinery being imported or put into service in the EU.

Manufacturers have been obliged to carry out a conformity assessment procedure on their machines since 1.1.1995. By affixing the CE mark the manufacturer confirms that plant or machinery meet all the necessary health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which will come into force from 2027. All machinery imported from non-EU countries require a CE mark, irrespective of the year of construction.

Certificate of compliance with EU directives and regulations
Want to import or sell plant or machinery within the European Economic Area (EEA)? Then you will need a service partner with extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to interpreting the applicable directives and standards and actual implementation of the CE marking process.

If stand-alone machines that are already CE certified are joined together to form an assembly of machines (plant), the conformity assessment procedure, including CE marking, must be carried out for the plant as a whole. As an expert in machinery safety, Pilz will be at your side to advise, with specific services and training.

We will undertake the entire conformity assessment procedure on your behalf in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230. This includes the following services:

• Determination and application of the relevant standards and directives
• Risk assessment
• Creation of a safety concept and/or safety design
• Evaluation of compliance with the essential health and safety requirements
• Carrying out the required checks, tests and measurements
• Compilation of the documents required by law for inclusion in the technical file
• Optional: Assume the role of authorised representative to carry out CE marking.

• Our structured CE marking process saves you time and money.
• Pilz supports you with the interpretation and application of standards and directives.
• If required, we will undertake the conformity assessment procedure and, with our signature, confirm that the applicable regulations have been met.
• For manufacturers based outside Europe, Pilz can act as a representative in the European market for CE marking purposes.