Compliance requires more than meeting technical requirements. It requires independent evidence that products placed on the market have been assessed by a competent and recognised authority.
Intertek’s EU-Type Examination Certification provides independent third-party confirmation that machinery or safety components comply with the applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) of the new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230
Issued by Intertek as a designated EU Notified Body, an EU-Type Examination Certificate confirms that a representative product type has been formally evaluated against the applicable regulatory requirements, providing manufacturers, customers, authorities, and other stakeholders with trusted evidence of conformity.
Whether supporting CE marking, regulatory submissions, customer approvals, or market access strategies, an EU-Type Examination Certificate demonstrates that your product has undergone a rigorous independent conformity assessment process.
What Makes an EU-Type Examination Certificate Different?
A test report documents the results of specific tests performed on a product.
A Verification of Conformity (VoC) provides an independent conclusion that a product meets defined requirements.
An EU-Type Examination Certificate goes further by providing regulatory certification by an EU-recognised Notified Body, confirming that the examined product type complies with the applicable requirements of the Machinery Regulation.
The certificate provides formal evidence that can be used within the applicable conformity assessment procedure to support CE marking and demonstrate compliance to regulators, customers, and other stakeholders.
Key Benefits
Independent Regulatory Assessment
Demonstrate compliance through evaluation by an impartial Notified Body, providing confidence beyond internal assessments, test reports, or manufacturer declarations.
Supports CE Marking and Market Access
Provide recognised evidence of conformity to support the manufacturer’s applicable Machinery Regulation conformity assessment process and access to European markets.
Enhanced Customer Confidence
Strengthen trust with customers, integrators, and end users by demonstrating that your machinery has been independently reviewed against essential safety requirements.
Reduced Compliance Risk
Identify potential safety and regulatory gaps before products enter the market, reducing the risk of costly redesigns, delays, corrective actions, or regulatory challenges.
Expert Interpretation of Requirements
Benefit from Intertek’s technical expertise in machinery safety, risk assessment, harmonised standards, and regulatory conformity processes.
Typical Applications
Machinery listed in Annex I of Regulation 2023/1230:
- Industrial machinery
- Safety components requiring third-party assessment
- Automated production equipment
- Robotics and robotic systems
- Packaging machinery
- Material handling equipment
- Special purpose machinery
- Complex machinery incorporating safety-related control functions
Assessment Activities
Intertek’s EU-Type Examination service may include:
- Review of technical documentation
- Assessment of machinery design and construction
- Evaluation of risk assessment and risk reduction measures
- Review against applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements
- Assessment against harmonised standards and technical specifications
- Product examination and testing where applicable
- Independent technical review and certification decision