M/440 - Amdendment to EN 12312-9:2005
Standardisation mandate given to the european committee for standardisation (CEN) under directive 2006/42/EC on machinery with a view to amendment of standard EN 12312-9:2005 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders
Mandate M/440 tasks the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) with amending the existing standard EN 12312-9:2005, which pertains to aircraft ground support equipment, specifically container/pallet loaders. This mandate is issued under Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, aiming to update and improve safety and performance requirements. The amendment process responds to the need for alignment with current regulatory and technical developments, ensuring that container/pallet loaders meet harmonised European safety standards. The decision on this mandate, referenced as CEN/BT C026/2009, concerns approval or disapproval of the standardisation request.
Purpose
This mandate concerns the amendment of the existing European standard EN 12312-9:2005, which specifies the requirements for aircraft ground support equipment, specifically container and pallet loaders. The aim is to update and improve the standard to ensure better safety, compliance, and harmonisation in the field of machinery used at airports.
Standardisation request
The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) is requested to review and amend the current EN 12312-9:2005 standard. The amendment should align the standard with Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, addressing the specific needs and risks associated with container/pallet loaders used as aircraft ground support equipment.
Expected deliverables
- An amended version of EN 12312-9 that reflects updated safety and technical requirements for container/pallet loaders.
- The revised standard should comply with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC.
- Documentation and technical specifications that facilitate uniform application and enforcement across EU Member States.
Context
EN 12312-9:2005 provides a harmonised technical framework to ensure the safety and operational reliability of container and pallet loaders, which are critical for the efficient handling of air cargo. Directive 2006/42/EC governs the safety of machinery within the EU and requires standards to support its implementation. This mandate aims to maintain the relevance of the standard and its alignment with evolving regulatory and technological conditions. The resolution regarding the (dis-)approval of this mandate was referenced in CEN/BT C026/2009.
The mandate covers the amendment of standard EN 12312-9:2005 concerning aircraft ground support equipment, specifically focusing on container/pallet loaders. The standardisation work relates to machinery used for handling containers and pallets within the aviation sector, ensuring specific requirements are met under directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/440 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate given to the european committee for standardisation (CEN) under directive 2006/42/EC on machinery with a view to amendment of standard EN 12312-9:2005 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders". Standardisation mandate given to the european committee for standardisation (CEN) under directive 2006/42/EC on machinery with a view to amendment of standard EN 12312-9:2005 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
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