Mechanical certification

The Machinery Directive is part of the CE marking scheme. If a product wants to be marked with the CE mark, it must comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. Directive 2006/42/EC replaces 98/37/EC (referred to as MD Directive) will be enforced on December 29, 2009.
 
Directive 2006/42/EC applies to the following products:
mechanical
Interchangeable equipment
safety components
Lift attachment
Chains, ropes slings

Removable mechanical power transmission components Semi-finished machinery