Types of EN standards
European standards in the Machinery directive are structured in a hierarchical system comprising type A, B, and C standards.
Type A standards: Basic standards
Basic statements on concept, strategy and function of the European Machinery Directive
Type B standards: Group standards
divided into B1 and B2 standards
Type B1 standards: General safety aspects
Type B2 standards: Safety equipment
Type C standards: Product standards
Contain detailed requirements on specific machinery with references to B standards
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