M/437 - Amendment on EN ISO 4254-1
Standardisatin Mandate given to European Committee for standardisation (CEN) under directive 98/37/EC on machinery with a view to amendment of standard EN ISO 4254-1 "Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements"
Mandate M/437 tasks the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) with amending the standard EN ISO 4254-1, which covers general safety requirements for agricultural machinery. Issued under Directive 98/37/EC on machinery, the mandate aims to update and improve the existing standard to ensure continued alignment with safety regulations. The decision on the mandate, referenced as CEN/BT C 21/2009, involves the (dis-)approval process required to proceed with the standard's revision. This amendment supports harmonised safety frameworks within the agricultural machinery sector across the EU.
Purpose
This mandate concerns the amendment of the standard EN ISO 4254-1, which addresses safety requirements for agricultural machinery. It aims to update or revise the existing standard to ensure continued relevance and alignment with directive 98/37/EC on machinery safety.
Standardisation request
The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) is tasked with amending the EN ISO 4254-1 standard titled "Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements." The mandate involves reviewing and potentially updating the safety provisions to reflect technological advancements or regulatory updates under directive 98/37/EC.
Expected deliverables
- An updated version of the EN ISO 4254-1 standard that incorporates amendments agreed upon through the standardisation process.
- The revision will continue to cover general safety requirements applicable to agricultural machinery, ensuring conformity with machinery directive requirements.
Context
Directive 98/37/EC pertains to the safety of machinery placed on the market within the European Union. EN ISO 4254-1 is a harmonised standard supporting this directive by providing detailed technical safety requirements for agricultural machinery. The amendment mandate reflects ongoing efforts to keep harmonised standards up-to-date with operational, technological, and regulatory changes impacting machinery safety. The resolution related to this mandate is referenced as CEN/BT C 21/2009.
This mandate covers the standardisation work related to the safety requirements of agricultural machinery, specifically focusing on the general requirements outlined in EN ISO 4254-1.
General Information
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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/437 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisatin Mandate given to European Committee for standardisation (CEN) under directive 98/37/EC on machinery with a view to amendment of standard EN ISO 4254-1 "Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements"". Standardisatin Mandate given to European Committee for standardisation (CEN) under directive 98/37/EC on machinery with a view to amendment of standard EN ISO 4254-1 "Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements" There are 6 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.