M/396 - Machinery
Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
Mandate M/396 directs CEN and CENELEC to undertake standardisation activities in the field of machinery. The mandate aims to develop harmonised European standards to support legislation and enhance safety, efficiency, and interoperability of machinery within the EU market. The resolution CEN/BT C9/2007 relates to the approval or disapproval of this mandate, ensuring that standardisation efforts align with regulatory requirements and industry needs. This mandate facilitates a consistent approach to machinery standards across member states, promoting innovation and legal compliance.
Purpose
The mandate M/396 aims to commission the European standardisation organisations CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) to develop harmonised standards in the field of machinery. This supports the implementation of relevant EU legislation concerning machinery safety and related requirements.
Standardisation request
CEN and CENELEC are requested to prepare and establish European standards covering essential requirements for machinery. These standards are expected to facilitate the consistent application of EU machinery directives and promote the smooth functioning of the internal market by ensuring common technical specifications.
Expected deliverables
While the specific deliverables are not detailed in the mandate metadata, it is typical that the expected outputs include:
- Harmonised European standards addressing safety, performance, and compliance aspects of machinery.
- Standards which enable manufacturers to demonstrate conformity with EU machinery legislation.
- Technical guidelines to support authorities, manufacturers, and users in understanding regulatory requirements.
Context
This mandate follows a decision referenced by CEN/BT C9/2007 reflecting the European Commission’s ongoing approach to delegate standardisation tasks to recognised European bodies. The standards resulting from this mandate will align with EU policies aimed at enhancing product safety, environmental protection, and the competitiveness of European industry in the machinery sector.
The standardisation work covers machinery, including safety and essential requirements related to machinery products and equipment used within the European Union. It addresses the development of harmonised standards to support compliance with EU legislation on machinery safety.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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/396 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery". Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery There are 4261 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.