Commodities Act Decree on Machinery 2026

Decree No 261 of 9 September 2026, laying down rules relating to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery and the inspection of work equipment (Commodities Act Decree on Machinery 2026).

The Decree establishes the national rules required in the Netherlands to implement and enforce Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery. It applies to machinery, partly completed machinery and related products covered by the Regulation.

The Decree establishes national provisions concerning:

• the obligations of economic operators, including manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers and distributors;
• the designation, accreditation and monitoring of EU and Dutch conformity assessment bodies;
• the inspection and certification of cranes and lifting equipment used for the professional transport of persons;
• the availability of inspection logbooks and approval certificates, which may be kept in physical or remotely accessible digital form;
• the requirement for instructions, safety information, assembly instructions and EU declarations of conformity or incorporation to be provided in Dutch.

Machinery that complies with the former Commodities Act Decree on Machinery and was placed on the market on or before 19 January 2027 may continue to be made available on the market. Certificates valid on that date will also remain valid.

The former Commodities Act Decree on Machinery is repealed.

This Decree shall enter into force on 20 January 2027, with the exception of Articles 8 to 11, which shall enter into force on 17 September 2026.