What the technical file should cover
| Part | Practical note |
|---|---|
| General description of the machinery | Intended use, reasonably foreseeable misuse, drawings and diagrams of the machine and its control circuits. |
| Risk assessment | Hazards identified, the essential health and safety requirements that apply, and the protective measures chosen. Update it for software, connected and self-evolving behaviour where relevant. |
| Standards and specifications applied | Harmonised standards or other specifications used, with references, and how remaining requirements are met. |
| Test and verification evidence | Reports and results supporting the conformity assessment route you followed. |
| Instructions and the declaration | A copy of the instructions and of the EU declaration of conformity. |
| Production control | Internal measures that keep series production in conformity. |
Practical steps before 20 January 2027
- List every model you will still place on the market after that date.
- Check each existing technical file against the Annex IV structure and note gaps.
- Re-issue declarations that cite Directive 2006/42/EC for units placed on the market from the application date.
- Keep the file available for the period the Regulation requires (check the current text for the exact duration).
This page is general information, not legal advice or certification. Verify wording against the official text on EUR-Lex.
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