Policy Issue

Safety

Policy Isssue

Safety

Basic information

Harmonised product safety legislation is one of the cornerstones of the Single Market and the free movement of goods. Only safe and traceable products should be allowed to be placed on the market, and business must inform consumers of any risks associated with their products. Safety legislation will have to keep up with technological innovations and online marketing practices in the digital age to ensure that it remains fit for purpose.

Machinery Directive
Safety

13 February 2025

Machinery Regulation Guide working group

In cooperation with Orgalim, Eurovent provides you with an in-depth overview of recent European legislative developments. The editorial group that will work on the Machinery Regulation Guide is now ready to start its activities.

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Safety

20 December 2024

Construction Products Regulation published in OJEU

The Regulation on harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products was published in the OJEU.

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Construction Products Regulation
Safety

30 October 2024

DG GROW conference on the new CPR

The European Commission is organising a conference on the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) on 30 October 2024.

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Pressure Equipment Directive
Safety

20 September 2024

Survey on PED Directive

The EU Commission (DG GROW) is carrying out an evaluation to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and added value of the Directives 2014/68/EU on Pressure Equipment (PED) and 2014/29/EU on Simple Pressure Vessels (SPVD)....

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Conformity and Market Surveillance
Machinery Directive
Safety
Standardisation

06 June 2024

Machinery harmonised standards

New harmonised standards under the Machinery Directive (MD) were published in the EU Official Journal on 15 May. These include the reference to EN IEC 60335-2-89 for commercial refrigerating appliances.

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Pressure Equipment Directive
Safety

05 June 2024

Evaluation of the Pressure Equipment Directive

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the review of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

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Construction Products Regulation
Safety

01 May 2024

Parliament adopts Construction Products Regulation

On 10 April, the European Parliament adopted the new Construction Products Regulation.

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Low Voltage Directive
Safety

02 April 2024

Low Voltage Directive harmonised standards

A new Implementing Decision with the harmonised standards under the LVD was published in December 2023.

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Publications

2023

Position Paper

English

CPR joint statement

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Legislation

This section presents EU legislation that ensures the safety of products and machinery placed on the single market. It includes harmonised legal frameworks such as the Pressure Equipment Directive and the new Machinery Regulation, which define essential health and safety requirements for a wide range of equipment. The database contains the most recent publications but also allows you to go back in time.These rules aim to guarantee that only safe, traceable, and compliant products can be made available to consumers and businesses within the EU. As technologies evolve and digital sales channels expand, safety legislation is also adapting to address new risks while maintaining high levels of user protection and facilitating innovation.

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