Navigating the New Machinery Regulation: Standards, Specifications, and Smart Compliance

As the EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230) (NMR) approaches implementation, manufacturers face new expectations for demonstrating safety and compliance—especially under Annex III’s Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs).

To simplify this transition, manufacturers are turning to two powerful tools: 
+ Harmonized Standards (hENs)
+ Common Specifications

These documents offer a clear path to conformity, reduce regulatory risk, and help manufacturers bring their  machinery to the market with confidence.

Key Insights from the Blog:

• Why hENs and common specifications matter under the NMR
• How common specifications fill gaps when no applicable standard exists
• Updates on cybersecurity and protection against corruption (EHSR 1.1.9)
• The importance of staying current with EUOJ publications

How Intertek Supports Your Compliance Journey:

• Conformity assessments and risk evaluations
• Guidance on applying hENs and common specifications
• Cybersecurity certification and digital assurance
• Support for emerging standards and regulatory updates

The NMR is reshaping how machinery safety is defined and demonstrated. With Intertek as your partner, you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and compliance.

🔗 Learn more:
www.intertek.com/industrial
www.intertek.com/ai