Manufacturer obligations (Art. 10)New requirement
Art. 10(7), fourth subparagraph · Non-professional users: safety information on paper
Article 10(7), fourth subparagraph · Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 ·
What it requires
Art. 10(7), fourth subparagraph of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires: if the machinery may be used by non-professional users, the safety information essential for putting it into service and using it safely must be supplied on paper. 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
Printed safety sheet included with the machinery, where applicable.
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In the case of machinery or a related product intended for non-professional users or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by non-professional users, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, the safety information that is essential for putting the machinery or related product into service and for using it in a safe way.
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, OJ L 165, 29.6.2023, Article 10(7), fourth subparagraph. The sections ‘What it requires’ and ‘What the instruction manual must reflect’ are our own summary and do not replace the official text.