Many products are covered by these directives and, to be placed on the European and GB market, must bear the 'CE' or ‘UKCA’ mark - it's a legal requirement.

With Brexit completed it will still remain vitally important for companies to make sure that their product technical files and Declarations of Conformity are comprehensive, up to date and clearly documented whether products are being sold to GB customers or to EU markets.

This seminar is based primarily on the Machinery Directive. It provides guidance on compliance and assists participants to determine the route that is most appropriate, cost-effective and efficient for their product. For the majority of companies, CE and UKCA marking is a self-certification process and involves an evaluation of the product or machine using risk assessments and relevant standards.

The course will be interactive and participative, with opportunities for discussion. On completion, participants should:

• Have gained an understanding of the statutory requirements involved;
• Understand technical requirements and interpret compliance standards;
• Be able to apply risk assessment techniques relevant to CE and UKCA marking;
• Understand the relevant marking process and identify the best route to compliance.

09:30 Welcome
09:35 Background to CE & UKCA marks
09:45 Which directives apply to a product
09:55 Questions
10:00 The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
10:30 Technical File
10:55 Questions
11:00 Break
11:15 Essential Health & Safety Requirements (EHSRs)
11:45 Practical risk assessments
12:00 Questions
12:05 Manufacturing processes and Design revisions
12:15 Standards & other directives
12:30 Declaration of Conformity
12:40 The new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
12:50 Questions
13:00 Close