A new EU law, replacing the 2006 Machinery Directive, that sets stricter and more detailed health and safety requirements for machinery, related products, and partly completed machinery, focusing heavily on digitalization, AI, cybersecurity, and human-robot collaboration.

Is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, establishing risk-based rules for AI systems to ensure they are safe, trustworthy, and respect fundamental rights, aiming to foster innovation within the EU while banning certain high-risk AI practices, like social scoring, and setting obligations for powerful General Purpose AI (GPAI) models.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a landmark regulation establishing mandatory cybersecurity standards for nearly all hardware and software with digital elements sold in the EU, aiming to protect users from threats by requiring security by design, secure updates, and clear user information, with rules applying gradually, fully in late 2027.

The Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) aims to create a fair and innovative data economy by harmonizing rules for data access and use. Applicable since September 12, 2025, it empowers users of connected devices (IoT) to access generated data and share it with third-party service providers.

The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) ensures that only safe consumer products are sold on the market. Replacing the old 2001 directive as of December 13, 2024, it addresses modern challenges like online marketplaces, cybersecurity risks, and software updates.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 is the comprehensive legal framework for data privacy in the EU. It grants individuals extensive control over their personal data through rights such as the right to access and the right to be forgotten.

The RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU restricts the use of specific hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to protect human health and the environment. It sets strict concentration limits (typically 0.1%) for substances like lead, mercury, and various plasticizers.

The REACH Regulation (EG) No 1907/2006 is the central chemicals law of the European Union, aiming to improve the protection of human health and the environment from chemical risks while promoting the competitiveness of the EU chemical industry.

The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU governs the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and electronic equipment within the European Economic Area (EEA), ensuring devices are designed to avoid interfering with other equipment and maintain immunity to external disturbances.

The Low Voltage Directive EU 2014/35 ensures electrical equipment within specific voltage limits (50-1000V AC, 75-1500V DC) is safe for users and property by covering essential health and safety risks like electric shock or fire, requiring compliance with harmonized standards.