Key takeaways from the November 2025 MEG meeting

To kick start the meeting the Commission informed on the current situation on the collection of machinery-related accident data under the MR. While most countries have complied, data from nine Member States is still missing.  

Following the footsteps of the previous MEG meeting held in April, the Commission informed on the continuing work on the transferring of harmonised standards from the Machinery Directive to the new Regulation. Currently there’s a comprehensive gap analysis underway to assess the impact of new and modified EHSRs. It is foreseen that approximately 800 analyses will be reviewed by HAS Consultants, with the first batch expected to be finalised in early 2026. The Commission aims to publish the initial list of standards in the Official Journal next year. 

The newly created Editorial Group and its five technical subgroups are currently working on the update of the Guide to application of the MR.  The EC acknowledged the challenge, noted that solutions depend on machinery type and state of the art, and emphasized that standards should reflect this. Funding may be possible through grants for standardization networks, while direct Commission funding would depend on budget availability. 

A key point of the meeting also concerned the interplay between the MR and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), in which the Commission announced the expected publication of guidance in the coming months.  

CECE reiterated its call to align the application dates of the MR cybersecurity requirements with the CRA timeline (December 2027). While industry associations supported this, a few Member States and a consumer association opposed. The Commission acknowledged the guide as the main tool to clarify grey areas but did not commit to postponement, stating though that the issue will be discussed further. 

Omnibus IV: After a brief recap of key points and proposed changes, the Commission, when asked about the timeline and future omnibus packages, indicated adoption is expected next year, though no precise date was provided. 

On another note, CECE announced the publication of five Market Surveillance brochures and the launching of a new platform for broader industry collaboration.  

Ms Ana Xavier has been appointed as the new Head of Unit at the European Commission and attended the MEG for the first time, where she introduced herself. 

The next MEG in-person meeting is tentatively scheduled for 27 April 2026.