Manufacturer obligations (Art. 10)New requirement
Art. 10(7), third subparagraph · Free paper copy on request
Article 10(7), third subparagraph · Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 ·
What it requires
Art. 10(7), third subparagraph of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires: if the user requests it at the time of purchase, the manufacturer provides the instructions on paper free of charge within one month. 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
Procedure for requesting the paper copy.
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However, at the request of the user at the time of the purchase, the manufacturer shall provide the instructions for use in paper format free of charge within one month.
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, OJ L 165, 29.6.2023, Article 10(7), third subparagraph. The sections ‘What it requires’ and ‘What the instruction manual must reflect’ are our own summary and do not replace the official text.