Chapter 5. Conformity Assessment Modules and Notified Body Readiness

Do you know which conformity route applies to your machinery, and have you engaged a Notified Body in time?

Choosing the wrong conformity route, or engaging a Notified Body too late, is one of the most common causes of missed market deadlines. This assessment helps you evaluate whether your conformity strategy is fit for January 2027.

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Q1. Are you aware of the five conformity assessment modules available under Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (Module A self-certification through to Module G unit verification)?

Q2. Do you know that for Annex I Part A machinery (including AI-safety-function machinery), involvement of a Notified Body is MANDATORY - even if you fully apply harmonised standards?

Q3. For your highest-risk or most complex machines, which conformity route are you currently planning to follow?

Q4. Have you already made contact with a prospective Notified Body to discuss lead times, capacity, and documentation requirements for 2026 certification work?

Q5. Do you have a complete technical file ready, or a clear timeline for completing it, for your Annex I machinery ahead of a Notified Body submission?

Q6. How many of your EU machinery products are expected to require third-party Notified Body involvement?