ECM confirms its institutional commitment by actively participating in the EU technical meetings of Notified Bodies, contributing to the ongoing development of the regulatory landscape for machinery and lifts.

Two important institutional meetings recently concluded at the European level, with ECM once again playing an active role in the coordination efforts among Notified Bodies. Our technical expert, Alessandro Cumani, represented ECM at the 59th CNB-MA HC Meeting in Prague (4–5 June 2025), focused on the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and later at the 55th NB-L HC Meeting in Brussels (11–12 June 2025), dedicated to the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU.

TOWARDS A MORE HARMONIZED REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

These regular meetings among Notified Bodies are crucial opportunities for discussion, alignment, and updating. The technical sessions addressed a number of regulatory topics of common interest, with the aim of promoting a consistent interpretation and implementation of directives across Member States.

In particular, the Prague meeting provided significant space for discussions on the upcoming Machinery Regulation, which will replace the current directive: a step that will mark a major evolution in the European regulatory framework. The introduction of the new Regulation is expected to ensure greater harmonization and more immediate applicability, enhancing coherence and coordination among stakeholders.

In Brussels, the meeting focused on the Lifts Directive also provided a focus on the analysis of national implementation practices, with the objective of consolidating common approaches and offering consistent responses to market needs and the expectations of competent authorities.

ECM’S ACTIVE CONTRIBUTION TO TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS

ECM’s presence at these meetings highlights our active role as Notified Body no. 1282 within the European regulatory landscape. In addition to keeping us constantly updated, ECM brings its field experience to the roundtable, contributing to the review of regulatory queries and helping to develop a clearer and more harmonized framework.

Our participation in these technical working groups is an integral part of our ongoing commitment to providing expert, up-to-date services aligned with the highest European standards and responsive to the evolving regulatory context.

For updates, regulatory inquiries, or further information about the directives under which ECM is accredited, feel free to contact our Sales Team:

Damiano Pignalosa – damino.p@entecerma.it (Mercato Italia)

Marzia Pellegrini – marzia.p@entecerma.it (International market)