Help is Here: Manufacturers Can Navigate the Machinery Regulation Transition and AI

As the EU transitions from the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) to the new Machinery Regulation (2023/1230), manufacturers are faced with a lot of uncertainty. With new Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs), a more rigorous HAS Assessment process, and delays in the publication of harmonized standards, the path to compliance is becoming increasingly complex.

The Challenge: AI Compliance in a Shifting Landscape

Manufacturers are asking critical questions:

• Does the AI and Machine Learning that my machinery utilize require assessment for the NMR
• What requirements will the product need t o meet need to meet?
• How do I demonstrate conformity without harmonized standards?
• How can I keep up with regulatory changes across multiple markets?

These concerns are not hypothetical. Recent HAS assessment data shows that over 80% of standards reviewed under the NMR failed to meet compliance which is slowing down the standardization process and leaving manufacturers in a regulatory gray zone.

The Solution: Assured Intelligence with Intertek AI²

To help manufacturers stay ahead, Intertek has launched AI² – Assured Intelligence by Intertek. This platform focuses on the 4 core pillars of AI assurance: Governance, Transparency, Security, and Safety. This powerful solution combines artificial intelligence with Intertek’s global assurance expertise to deliver:

• Structured, Auditable Approach allowing manufacturers to clearly demonstrate compliance
• Flexible and Scalable program ensures manufacturers of all sizes can effectively demonstrate conformity
• Risk-based decision support to help manufacturers choose the best path forward when harmonized standards are unavailable.

Why It Matters Now

With the first EUOJ under the Machinery Regulation expected in early 2026 manufacturers must be ready to act. AI² empowers them to do just that, offering clarity, speed, and confidence in a time of regulatory uncertainty.

🔍 Explore how Intertek AI² can support your compliance strategy:
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