“The updated machinery rules will help us to protect EU workers and consumers better and will harmonise safety rules across EU countries. This will also greatly enhance the credibility and good name of the European industry and increase its competitiveness on the global stage” said Jozef Síkela, Czech minister for industry and trade
The provisional agreement reached today is subject to approval by the Council and the European Parliament. Member states will have 42 months to implement the regulations after the official adoption procedures are completed.
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Source: Council and European Parliament agree on new safety requirements for machinery products
