Items an EU declaration should cover
| Item | Practical note |
|---|---|
| Machinery identification | Product, type/model and serial or batch number, so the declaration is tied to the actual unit(s). |
| Manufacturer (and authorised representative, if any) | Name and postal address. The declaration is issued under the manufacturer's sole responsibility. |
| Legislation declared against | Reference Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and any other Union harmonisation legislation that applies to the product (for example EMC, Radio Equipment). |
| Standards and specifications used | Harmonised standards or common specifications applied, with references. Keep them in step with your technical file. |
| Notified body details | Only where a notified body was involved (high-risk categories): name, number and certificate reference. |
| Technical file contact | Person authorised to compile the technical documentation, with address. |
| Place, date, name and signature | Signed by a person authorised to bind the manufacturer. |
What changes compared with the 2006/42/EC declaration
- The legal basis changes from a Directive (transposed nationally) to a directly applicable Regulation, so existing declarations must be re-issued for units placed on the market from 20 January 2027.
- Software, connected and self-evolving behaviour, and cybersecurity-related safety aspects now sit inside the essential requirements, so your technical file and the standards you list may need to grow.
- Check which of your models fall into the high-risk list (Annex I) because that decides whether a notified body is involved.
This page is general information, not legal advice or certification. Verify wording against the official text on EUR-Lex before issuing a declaration.
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