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We can support you on your journey to
CE conformity

In the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, machinery and other products must meet the requirements specified in the European directives and regulations. On this page, we will explain how Suva can support you on your journey to CE conformity.

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Suva supports manufacturers and operators of machinery, systems and other products with matters surrounding CE conformity, performs type-examinations and offers specialist courses.

The basic safety requirements for machinery are set out in the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC . This will be replaced by the European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230  with effect from 20 January 2027.

Draw on our many years of experience in the field of product safety.

Are your machines safe?

Products and machinery must meet certain basic safety requirements.

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Our expertise

Suva’s Technology Section is accredited as a conformity assessment body for machinery, low-voltage switch gear and personal protective equipment against falls from a height by the Swiss Accreditation Service (no. SCESp 0008), and is a notified body of the European Union (no. 1246).

Our safety engineers work in the European standardisation committees CEN and CENELEC, as well as other national and international bodies, and have many years of experience in the field of CE conformity.

What we can do for you

  • Provide support on matters relating to the CE conformity of machinery, low-voltage switch gear and personal protective equipment against falls from a height
  • Determine the relevant European and international standards
  • Assess the safety of and define protective measures for machinery and systems
  • Provide statements on the state of the art of used machinery
  • Provide support with machinery risk assessments in accordance with EN ISO 12100
  • Offer courses for engineers and other specialist staff
  • Perform type-examinations on machinery, low-voltage switch gear and personal protective equipment against falls from a height

Your journey to CE conformity

Whatever the nature of your product, the journey to CE conformity can normally be broken down into six steps.

From a technological perspective, the following provisions apply: the Federal Act on Product Safety (ProdSA) and the Ordinance on Machine Safety (MachineO), which refers to the European Machinery Directive. Further provisions may also need to be considered.

The Machinery Directive  requires a risk assessment, risk reduction process and adherence to the harmonized standards.

The specifications for this are laid out in Annex VII of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC . These documents must contain the information necessary to assess whether the machinery meets the requirements specified in the Directive.

The conformity assessment indicates whether all relevant provisions of Article 12 and Annex VIII-X of the Machinery Directive have been complied with.

This declaration confirms that the product complies with the relevant provisions. The content of the declaration of conformity is defined in Annex II of the Machinery Directive .

The CE marking acts as the manufacturer’s confirmation that the machinery and systems meet the requirements of the European directives. This entitles the manufacturer and retailers to sell the product in the EU and EEA.

CE conformity documents

Use the fact sheets and other information provided by Suva to achieve CE conformity for your products and machinery.

Achieving conformity for machinery or PPEFPAchieving conformity for machinery or PPEFP

Achieving conformity for machinery or PPEFP

Would you like to know how to achieve CE conformity for machinery, partly completed machinery or PPEFP?We explain the process in our fact sheet.
9 pages, A4
February 2018, CE08-18.E
Building machinery with CE markings – guidelinesBuilding machinery with CE markings – guidelines

Building machinery with CE markings – guidelines

How should you go about implementing the Machinery Directive to ensure your products obtain the CE marking? Our compact guide outlines the seven steps to CE conformity.
6 pages, 105x210mm
September 2022, CE12-1.E
EU declarations of conformity for machinery: examplesEU declarations of conformity for machinery: examples

EU declarations of conformity for machinery: examples

What do EU declarations of conformity for machinery look like and which minimum requirements do they have to fulfil?You will find out in our fact sheet.
9 pages, A4
February 2019, CE08-17.E
Risk assessment for machinery using the Suva methodRisk assessment for machinery using the Suva method

Risk assessment for machinery using the Suva method

In order to bring machinery to market in Switzerland and the EU, a risk assessment and risk reduction is mandatory. Our instructions will tell you everything you need to know about how to go about this.
76 pages, A4
December 2016, 66037.E

Product safety: legal provisions

There are several acts and regulations that govern product safety. You can find links to the European and Swiss directives, regulations, ordinances and acts below.

  • Directive 2006/42/EC  on machinery (Machinery Directive)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1230  on machinery
  • Directive 2014/35/EU  on the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (Low-Voltage Directive)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/425  on personal protective equipment (PPE Regulation)
  • SR 930.11 Federal Act on Product Safety (ProdSA)
  • SR 930.111 Ordinance on Product Safety (ProdSO)
  • SR 819.14 Ordinance on Machine Safety (MachineO)
  • SR 734.26 Ordinance on Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment (LVEO)
  • SR 930.115 Ordinance on the Safety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEO)
Fact sheet: Answers to questions on CE conformityFact sheet: Answers to questions on CE conformity

Fact sheet: Answers to questions on CE conformity

Do your products meet Swiss and EU safety regulations? We are your advice service for any questions you may have on the CE marking.
2 pages, A4
July 2024, 88159.E

Training courses for specialists

Use our seminars to train your staff on the topic of CE conformity. More information can be found on the Suva Course Platform . All courses are available in German, French and English. 

Downloads and orders

Type-examination – confirmation of conformity

Type-examination – confirmation of conformity

A type-examination certificate confirms conformity with health and safety requirements.
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Prevention modules

Suva’s vital rules for safety can also support you on your journey to CE conformity. Your employees will require regular training to ensure that they also comply with these rules. You can use our prevention modules  for this. Our prevention modules are available in German, French and Italian.

Contact

Suva
Bereich Technik
Rösslimattstrasse 39
6005 Luzern

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