On January 20, 2027, the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC will be replaced by the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. This is a significant change for manufacturers of vertical transportation systems — such as platform lifts, service lifts, escalators, and other lifting equipment.
What does the new Machinery Regulation mean for you and your products? What happens to existing certificates? And how can you ensure compliance with the new regulation? Liftinstituut’s Machinery Regulation specialists are here to support you every step of the way.
What’s changing under the new machinery regulation?
The new regulation brings several key changes:
- Stricter yet more flexible conformity assessment procedures
While the overall bar is raised, there’s also greater flexibility. The regulation introduces unit verification for one-of-a-kind machines — a new option that wasn’t available under the Directive. - Cybersecurity becomes mandatory
For the first time, the regulation explicitly requires protection against digital threats. This is crucial for any machine connected to a network. - Focus on emerging technologies and software
The Machinery Regulation includes guidelines for systems with self-evolving behavior, using machine learning, and the impact of software updates on safety — areas that were not covered under the Machinery Directive.
No transition period: prepare now
The Machinery Regulation applies directly from January 20, 2027 — with no transition period. Early preparation is crucial, especially for manufacturers planning to launch new products around that time.
For existing certificates issued under the Machinery Directive, the EU allows continued use only if the certificate fully covers the requirements of the new regulation. That makes an early impact assessment not just smart, but essential.
How Liftinstituut helps you prepare for compliance
As a Notified Body for the Machinery Regulation, Liftinstituut offers full support in your transition to the new requirements — whether you're introducing new products or hold existing certificates issued by us. Our certification experts closely follow legal developments and provide in-depth knowledge of the new Machinery Regulation. Discover our certification services below, designed to help you secure your compliance with confidence.
Our machinery regulation services
1. Product certification – machinery regulation
For new products
Bringing a new product to market? Our certification specialists ensure your design and documentation meet the requirements of the Machinery Regulation from the start.
2. Impact assessment - machinery regulation
For existing Liftinstituut-certified products
Do your current products and certificates still comply with the Machinery Regulation? We assess the impact of the regulation and issue a declaration when they do —providing clear proof of continued compliance for your clients
3. Additional eu-type examination – machinery regulation
When existing certificates need an update
If your current certificate does not fully meet the new Machinery Regulation requirements, our specialists conduct an additional EU-type examination to ensure continued compliance and market access.