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Guidance

The following guidance documents can be downloaded from this website

  • Machinery Directive:
    • Official European Guide to the Directive
    • UK BIS Guidance Notes
  • EMC Directive
    • Official European Guide to the Directive
    • UK BIS Guidance Notes
  • Low Voltage Directive
    • Official European Guide to the Directive
    • UK BIS Guidance Notes

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Information regarding European regulated sectors and links to official guidance: