You put a great machine on the market. One that does the job safer, easier, and better. But the question is whether the European Commission is just as ecstatic with your product as the market is. An independent test to see whether it complies with the European Machine Directive will avoid a lot of hassle later on. Sometimes this testing is even mandatory. You can reduce your product liability risks via KEMA. 

KEMA is Notified Body for the Machine Directive. You can come to us for the mandatory Annex 4 (dangerous) machines and a voluntary test of “ordinary” machines.

If material is fed by hand and there is a danger of injury, then your product generally falls into the mandatory category. For example, we can test your planing machines and saws as well as press and milling machines to the Machine Directive. And if they comply with this Directive, you may then apply CE and the European market is open to you.  

More and more manufacturers are voluntarily choosing CE testing at KEMA. Possibly you don’t have the time and knowledge. Or perhaps you simply want the extra assurance of an independent expert. That could stand you in good stead later on if – in the unlikely event – you are held liable. After all, when people work with tools it’s impossible to completely rule out accidents.  

The added assurance of CE testing by KEMA 

• In the case of mandatory CE testing (Annex 4 of the Machine Directive), you can count on our maximum cooperation for the planning and testing trajectory
• KEMA is reliable, competent, and has 75 years of experience in testing manually operated (electrical) tools   

KEMA is also the right - and reliable - place for non-electrical tools 

• Naturally, we also do mandatory reviews of safety components that protect danger zones (pressure mats, light screens, and emergency switches) 
• Moreover, you benefit from KEMA’s reputable name in talks with your customers 
• You determine what should happen in the case of voluntary testing. From an evaluation of the technical file to the testing of the end product  
• In the event of disputes, a KEMA assessment gives you a good point of departure. It demonstrates that you have chosen the thorough, meticulous road.    

KEMA employs a flexible method of working and makes a concerted effort to take your planning and processes into account as much as possible. For instance, you can easily combine your CE assessment with other (safety) tests such as KEMA-KEUR, explosion hazard tests or EMC. 

Even if you primarily produce or export to the American market you can make combinations between cCSAus and CE. And that’s killing two birds with one stone – or two markets with one trajectory!

For more information about CE marking on machines, contact us.