Since the new Machine Directive 2006/42/EC has become effective, i.e. since 29th December 2009, two major amendments have become applicable concerning the conformity assessment procedure:

• It is no longer necessary to store the technical documentation with a notified body as required in the old version of Machinery Directive 98/37/EC; the same applies to the submission and inspection of technical documents for their conformity with standard by a notified body.
• The procedure of extensive quality assurance as described in Annex X of Machine Directive 2006/42/EC was newly added.

The following flow chart illustrates the conformity assessment process for machines:

We have a long-standing track record of experience when it comes to:

• Assessing machine technology and its technical documentation
• Auditing quality assurance systems
• Defining requirements for the supply of machinery

We are accredited for the following categories of machinery as listed in Annex IV

• Machinery for use in underground mining:
  - Locomotives and brake vans
  - Hydraulic longwall mining
• Vehicle hoists
• People lifters > 3m

We also support you in adapting your quality assurance system so that it meets the requirements of Annex X of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.