FAQs on the CRA: Implications for mechanical engineering The CRA requirements are specified in an FAQ document published on 3 December 2025. In our technical article, we address key questions that concern manufacturers of machinery and equipment. More
Software-based risk assessment – Basics This article explains the fundamental considerations involved in using such systems and shows how they can significantly reduce the workload for companies and improve compliance processes in the long term. More
Defeating of safeguards: causes and measures The defeating of safeguards on machines and equipment poses a serious safety risk. This technical article highlights the causes and provides countermeasures for use in design. More
Machinery Regulation, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and IEC 62443 Many mechanical engineering companies are currently facing new mandatory cybersecurity requirements as a result of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This article explains how mechanical engineering companies can navigate the conflicting requirements of the Machinery Directive, CRA and IEC 62443 standard. More
New standards for the Pressure Equipment Directive published: 2026-01-13 The list of harmonised standards giving presumption of conformity for the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU has been updated. More
New standards for the Radio Equipment Directive published: 2025-12-11 The list of harmonised standards giving presumption of conformity for the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU has been updated. More
Request for postponement of the application of cybersecurity and AI regulations Some industry representatives consider the timely implementation of the new or amended health and safety requirements of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 – in particular those relating to cybersecurity and AI – to be unrealistic. In a joint position paper, they have therefore requested a postponement from the European Commission. The key points of this request are summarised in this short information. More
Machinery Regulation Implementation Act in Germany The German implementing law for the EU Machinery Regulation shall enforce Regulation 2023/1230 at national level. This article analyses the legal act of 5 December 2025. More
Malamud ruling: No ISO/IEC standards in the EU Official Journal Will ISO standards soon no longer be listed in the EU Official Journal? The technical article explains the background and provides recommendations for users. More
New standards for the ATEX Directive published: 2026-01-14 The list of harmonised standards giving presumption of conformity for the ATEX directive 2014/34/EU has been updated: 2026-01-14 More