To the Machinery manufacturers mentioned in 2006/42/EC European Directive. The certification of certain categories of machines mentioned in Annex IV of the above directive (such as wood/meat processing machines, metal presses/strands, vehicle lifts, waste collection bins, waste vehicles, plastic molding machines, lifting machinery etc.) is mandatory carried out by an Accredited and Notified Body with the type examination procedure or the full quality assurance procedure.
The European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC was introduced to establish broad safety objectives for manufacturers and distributors of a wide range of
mechanical equipment. The Directive requires manufacturers to demonstrate that their products comply with the various EU regulations and EN standards related to the machinery they produce.
Independent certification help manufacturers with the testing process and can help approve their products. Once approved, a CE mark must affix to the
product, which permits distribution in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA).
