The European Commission released the update of the RCD Application Guide, including a number of changes that EBI has successfully advocated in the interest of the boating industry, in particular the new definition of ‘model year’. The changes were approved by the Member States in the RCD Expert Group in 2021. Changes in the guidance were made in the following areas:

• Hydrofoils
• Model year
• Durability criteria
• Maximum recommended load
• Canoes and kayaks
• Provisions of Art. 38.4 (finding of non-compliancy by notified body in course of monitoring conformity following issue of certificate)
• Provisions of the non-road mobile machinery legislation applicable to the RCD
• Update of relevant harmonised standards

• Inclusion of table of contents

EBI is available for any questions or further information about the updated Application Guide.