Technical articles, news and publications on CE marking

The new technical report ISO/TR 13849-3:2026 offers greater flexibility in calculating the PFH for safety-related control systems and serves as a supplement to EN ISO 13849-1. Our short information addresses the key questions regarding the document.

This technical article examines why the Digital Product Passport (DPP) under the Ecodesign Regulation also affects the mechanical and plant engineering sector. In addition to potential direct regulation, there are implications arising in particular from integration into supply chains and from the use of components that will in future be subject to the DPP requirement in end products.

This article discusses the ‘ENISA Technical Advisory on Secure Update Mechanisms’, which covers the development, deployment and management of software updates throughout the entire product lifecycle.

This article provides an overview of the content of the forthcoming prEN ISO 13849-2 (Safety-related parts of control systems – Design and validation).

This article examines the liability risks faced by design engineers from a sound legal perspective, based on Italian law. It also offers suggestions for reducing these liability risks. The aim is to enable readers to realistically assess their own liability risks and, where applicable, those of their colleagues or superiors.

The list of harmonised standards giving presumption of conformity for the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU has been updated.

At the end of 2025, the European Commission published an initial FAQ on the CRA, addressing the key interpretative issues arising from its practical application. Lawyer Dr Gerhard Wiebe has analysed the document and outlined the key points.

The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) also applies to packaging in the context of mechanical and plant engineering. This article provides a concise overview.

The ‘Secure by Design and Default Playbook’ sets out in detail how manufacturers of products with digital elements can implement CRA requirements from both a technical and organisational perspective. In our short information, we have summarised the key points of the document.

Draft EU guidelines on the application of the Cyber Resilience Act for manufacturers and companies producing products with digital components. Summarised in our technical article.