Manufacturer obligations (Art. 10)New requirement
Art. 10(7)(b) · Digital instructions: printable and downloadable
Article 10(7)(b) · Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 ·
What it requires
Art. 10(7)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires: A format that allows the instructions to be printed, downloaded and saved so they can be consulted at all times, including during a breakdown (even if embedded in the software). It is a new requirement compared with Directive 2006/42/EC and applies to machinery placed on the market from 20 January 2027.
Full guide to digital instructionsWhat changes compared with Directive 2006/42/EC
New regime for digital instructions.
What the instruction manual must reflect
Mention of a downloadable format (PDF) and how to save it for offline use.
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(b) present them in a format that makes it possible for the user to print and download the instructions for use and save them on an electronic device so that he or she can access them at all times, in particular during a breakdown of the machinery or related product; this requirement also applies where the instructions for use are embedded in the software of the machinery or related product;
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, OJ L 165, 29.6.2023, Article 10(7)(b). The sections ‘What it requires’ and ‘What the instruction manual must reflect’ are our own summary and do not replace the official text.