Modifications and certification

Machine modifications and EU compliance

A machine from Asia, a used machine or one rebuilt for a new product – each must meet the safety requirements in force in the EU. We adapt machines to the regulations, prepare technical documentation and run the conformity assessment all the way to CE marking.

Responsibility for machine safety lies with whoever places it on the market and, in the plant, with the employer. A missing CE marking, incomplete documentation or an in-house rebuild can lead to an order to take the machine out of service, insurance problems and liability in the event of an accident.

We help you through this process without guesswork. We know which harmonised standards apply to a given machine, which technical solutions are sufficient and how to document compliance so that it holds up during an inspection. We propose every change with cost in mind – we don’t add safeguards the regulations don’t require.

Safety

Mechanical safety

  • Risk assessment to EN ISO 12100.
  • Fixed and movable guards, interlocks, safety light curtains and scanners.
  • Selection and verification of safety functions (PL to EN ISO 13849-1).
  • Design modifications for a new product, format or output.
Safety

Electrical safety

  • Review and adaptation of electrical equipment to EN 60204-1.
  • Emergency stop circuits, safety relays and safety controllers.
  • Upgrades of control cabinets, power supply and labelling.
  • Electrical measurements and test reports.
Documentation

Technical documentation

  • Machine technical file and risk assessment.
  • Operating and maintenance manuals in the language of the country of use – Polish, Czech, English, German and other EU languages.
  • EC/EU declaration of conformity and CE marking.
  • Assessment of used machines against the minimum health and safety requirements for work equipment.
New regulation

Why now

From 20 January 2027, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is replaced by Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Changes include requirements for documentation, cybersecurity of control systems and substantial modifications of machines. We will help you check what this means for your machinery.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Peace of mind during labour inspections, customer and insurer audits.
  • The ability to legally use machines bought outside the EU.
  • Safer work for operators and a lower risk of accidents.
Typical cases

Typical situations we help with

  • A machine from Asia or another non-EU country without CE marking or with a declaration that does not meet the requirements.
  • A used machine bought on the secondary market, without documentation or a manual.
  • A machine rebuild for a new product – you need to assess whether it is a substantial modification.
  • Several machines combined into a line – an assembly of machinery requires its own conformity assessment.
  • Recommendations after a labour inspection or customer audit that must be implemented by a deadline.
  • An in-house built machine made for the plant’s own needs.
Modifications and certification

How we adapt a machine

01

Machine inspection and documentation review.

02

Risk analysis and assessment, list of non-conformities.

03

Proposed changes with a quotation.

04

Mechanical and electrical modifications.

05

Verification of safety functions and measurements.

06

Technical documentation, manual, declaration of conformity and marking.

FAQ

Certification FAQ

In most cases, no. The manufacturer or the party placing the machine on the market declares conformity itself, based on the documentation. A notified body is required only for selected categories of machinery. We prepare everything you need in both cases.

It is a change that affects safety. We will help you assess whether your change qualifies.

Usually [2] to [6] weeks, depending on the complexity of the machine and the scope of changes.

Have a machine without CE marking or after a rebuild? We will check its compliance and show you what needs to change.

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