1. By
20 July 2028 and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report on the evaluation and review of this Regulation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The reports shall be made public.
2. Taking account of technical progress and practical experience gained in Member States as indicated in Article 6, the Commission shall in its report include an evaluation on the following aspects of this Regulation:
(a) the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex III;
(b) the conformity assessment procedure applicable to machinery or related products listed in Annex I.
Where appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal for amendment of the relevant provisions of this Regulation.
3. By
20 July 2026 and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall submit a specific report on the assessment of Article 6(4) and (5) of this Regulation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The reports shall be made public.
The Commission shall include in its reports the following:
(a) a summary of data and information provided by Member States in accordance with Article 6(5) during the reporting period;
(b) an assessment of the list of categories of machinery or related products in Annex I in view of the criteria set out in Article 6(4).
In the reports, the Commission shall assess the appropriateness and availability of data and information provided by Member States, including its sufficiency and suitability for the purposes of making comparisons, identifying any shortcomings, necessary to ensure effective functioning and enforcement of Article 6.