PED 2014/68/EU Certification

Sets the standards for the design, fabrication, installation, and use of pressure equipment.

About CE Certification for Pressure Equipment (PED 2014/68/EU)

The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU is a European regulation that applies to the design, manufacture, and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0.5 bar.

CE marking under PED ensures that pressure vessels, piping, boilers, heat exchangers, valves, and related components meet stringent health, safety, and environmental requirements before being sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Key Components of PED Certification

  • Conformity Assessment Categories: Classification of equipment based on pressure, volume, fluid group, and risk level (Category I to IV).
  • Essential Safety Requirements (ESR): Compliance with technical safety rules on materials, design, manufacturing, and testing.
  • Notified Body Involvement: Higher categories (III & IV) require certification, inspection, or approval by a notified body.
  • Welding and NDT Qualification: Use of certified welders and non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel under approved procedures.
  • Technical Documentation: Complete design files, risk analyses, material certificates, and inspection reports.
  • Declaration of Conformity: Official declaration by the manufacturer confirming compliance with PED and relevant harmonized standards.
  • CE Marking: Permanent and legible CE marking on equipment, along with identification of the Notified Body if involved.

Why PED Certification Matters

  • Mandatory for placing pressure equipment on the European market.
  • Demonstrates compliance with critical health, safety, and quality standards.
  • Enhances market credibility and trust with international buyers and regulators.
  • Minimizes risks of accidents, failures, and legal liabilities.
  • Supports smooth customs clearance and entry into EEA member states.
  • Opens access to high-value industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
  • Aligns with global best practices in design, testing, and documentation.

Eurotech Canada provides expert support for manufacturers of pressure equipment in meeting PED requirements through audits, design evaluations, documentation reviews, and coordination with Notified Bodies.

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