Detailed knowledge of CE marking is essential for all businesses, companies, distributors, and importers that plan, develop, manufacture, distribute, or operate equipment, machinery, or plants in the European Economic Area. This knowledge is mandatory in order to comply with the applicable and binding directives.
This book provides a clear overview of the manufacturer’s obligations in the context of CE marking for products intended for the European market. The requirements arising from the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, and the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, as well as the German Product Safety Act (Produktsicherheitsgesetz – ProdSG), form the foundation of this book. In addition, further relevant EU directives such as the ATEX Directive, the EMC Directive, and the Low Voltage Directive are addressed. The risk assessment and conformity assessment procedures are explained in detail.
The book also provides a comprehensive overview of the operator’s obligations and the duties arising from the German Occupational Safety Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz) and the Industrial Safety Ordinance (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung – BetrSichV) – including the authorization procedure for installations subject to mandatory monitoring pursuant to Section 18 BetrSichV.
A dedicated chapter addresses the topics of market surveillance and product liability as well as the legal consequences of non-compliance.
Numerous abbreviations and terms related to the subject matter are explained concisely and clearly. In addition, practical templates for risk assessment as well as declarations of conformity and declarations of incorporation are included in editable form.
This handbook provides an up-to-date, user-friendly guide for the practical implementation of the certification process in the context of CE marking.
Key Topics of the Book:
- Product safety in the EU
- Directives and standards in plant engineering (focus on Machinery and Pressure Equipment Directive)
- Additional relevant EU directives (ATEX, EMC, Low Voltage)
- New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
- Functional safety
- Risk assessment for machinery, pressure equipment, and other processes according to the Product Safety Act
- Conformity assessment procedures, declaration of conformity, and CE marking
- Declaration of incorporation
- Technical documentation
- Occupational Safety Act and risk assessment for employers
- Industrial Safety Ordinance and authorization procedure for installations subject to mandatory monitoring
- Machinery and plant assemblies
- Market surveillance and product liability
- Checklists for manufacturers and operators
Annexes to the E-Book:
Checklists that allow tracking of the individual process steps in the context of CE marking.
Templates for risk assessment as well as declarations of conformity and declarations of incorporation in editable form.
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