CE / Product Safety 5 min

PED - Directive 2014/68/EU

Guide to PED - what it is, who it applies to, and how to ensure compliance.

What is PED?

The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) harmonises the requirements for the design, manufacture and conformity assessment of pressure equipment in the EU.

Full title: Directive 2014/68/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment

Type: Directive | Category: CE / Product Safety

Who does PED apply to?

Manufacturers and importers of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, steam boilers, piping and safety valves with a maximum allowable pressure exceeding 0.5 bar.

Key requirements

Classification by risk category (I-IV), conformity assessment with a notified body for higher categories, CE marking and technical documentation.

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