Under the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, any lifting attachment sold within the European Economic Area must be CE marked. To achieve this, the manufacturer must declare conformity with harmonized standards like EN 13155. Without the official text, a manufacturer cannot legally certify their product.
A more rigorous physical testing regime requiring the equipment to withstand 2x its Working Load Limit (WLL) without permanent deformation. Why Compliance Matters Using equipment that adheres to DIN EN 13155 din en 13155 pdf
