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Technical / Internal Market Directives

The New Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC applicable since 29 December 2009

provides the regulatory basis for the harmonisation of the essential health

and safety requirements for machinery at EU level. This "New Approach"

Directive promotes harmonisation through a combination of mandatory

health and safety requirements and voluntary harmonised standards for

products which are intended to be placed (or put into service) on the EUmarket for the first time. The majority of FEM products are covered by this

directive. The new directive does not introduce radical changes but aims at

consolidating the achievements of the previous directive 98/37/EC in terms of

free circulation and safety of machinery while improving its application. The

directive was amended in 2009 with specific provisions relating to machinery

for pesticide application.

In December 2009, the European Commission published official guidelines -

first part interpreting the new directive and aiming at facilitating itsimplementation by EU Member States and manufacturers. In particular, it

attempts to clarify market surveillance rules and the new technical

requirements on marking, fixed guard, fitness for purpose...The document is

being finalised (remaining annexes 3 to 11) within a Commission editorial

group composed of public authorities, notified bodies and industry

representatives. The FEM Task Force, itself composed of PG representatives

and FEM manufacturers, contributes to the work on these guidelines to

ensure that they reflect the interests of its industry.

See also

* European Commission Frequently Asked Questions relating to the

transition from the current Machinery Directive 98/37/EC to the revised

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (temporarily unavailable)

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The Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC sets out both noise limits and

labelling requirements for a number of types of machines intended for

outdoor use. It covers 57 types of equipment used outdoors; 22 are subject to

noise limits in terms of A-weighted overall sound power, and 35 are subject tonoise declaration. The noise limits were progressively applied in 2 stages, on

3 January 2002 (Stage 1) and 3 January 2006 (Stage 2). The directive was

amended by Directive 2005/88/EC and the European Commission is currently

preparing a revision on the basis of the NOMEVAL report on the directive and

impact assessment conducted by TNO on behalf of the European

Commission, published respectively at the end of 2007 and beginning of

2009, and further industry consultation and comments. A Commission

proposal for a revised directive is expected mid-2010. FEM is very active in

contributing to the work of the Commission in preparing for a revised

directive.

* FEM Initial Comments on the NOMEVAL - November 2007

* FEM Position on Outdoor Noise - July 2009

The Emissions from Non-Road Mobile Machinery Directive 97/68/EC aims at

approximating the laws of the Member States relating to emission standards

and type-approval procedures for engines to be installed in non-road mobile

machinery. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter from

these engines are regulated before they are placed on the market. The

technical feasibility of the next stages for reduction of exhaust emissions has

been evaluated and a timetable has been introduced in the directive.

Flexibility to go from one stage to the next is very tight and should be

revised. In addition, inclusion of a "Portable Emission Measurement System"

on the machines to measure emissions in-use is now being considered. The

directive is subject to a technical review, and based on its results, a revision

will be prepared by the Commission. As a first step, an impact assessment

started in June 2008 and was completed at the beginning of 2009. Here

again, FEM must contribute to this process using experts from the concernedPGs, and shape its possible strategy for 2010 when the Commission proposal

for the revision will be on the table.

* FEM opinion on the proposed extension of the flexibility scheme under

Directive 97/68/EC - July 2009

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Other technical / Internal Market Directives relevant to FEM products

The Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC covers a vast

range of equipment encompassing electrical and electronic appliances,

systems and installations. The main objective of the Directive is to guarantee

the free movement of apparatus and to create an acceptable electromagnetic

environment in the Community. The directive has been applicable since 20

July 2007.

The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC aims at ensuring that electricalequipment within certain voltage limits both provide a high level of protection

for European citizens and enjoy a Single Market in the EU. It sets the

requirement for electrical equipment generally designed for use with a

voltage rating between 50 and 1000 v for AC and between 75 and 1500 v for

DC.

The ATEX Directive 94/9/EC provides the technical requirements to be applied

to equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The

Directive covers a wide range of equipment, potentially including equipmentused on fixed offshore platforms, in petrochemical plants, mines, flour mills

and other areas where a potentially explosive atmosphere may be present,

as well as components essential for safe use and safety devices directly

contributing to the safe use of the equipment in the scope.

The Temporary Work at Height Directive 2001/45/EC concerns the minimum

safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at

work. It places duties on employers, the self-employed, and any person who

controls the work of others to the extent of their control.

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