CE certification for pressure equipment and assemblies under the EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
HPiVS is an EU Notified Body providing Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certification and CE marking for pressure equipment and assemblies under Directive 2014/68/EU.
The PED applies to a wide range of pressure equipment, including:
Steam boilers
Pressure vessels
Piping
Safety valves
Pressure Equipment Directive compliance
The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) outlines 13 conformity assessment modules, which can be used to prove that pressure equipment meets essential safety requirements before entering the European market.
The PED conformity assessment modules cover procedures ranging from self-assessment checks for lower-risk pressure equipment to comprehensive quality assurance for higher-risk categories. Read our guide to PED modules to find out more about the different risk categories and manufacturer responsibilities.
Who needs PED certification?
You can use our Pressure Vessel Category Calculator to identify your risk category for FREE.
Is PED certification mandatory?
Pressure equipment must display a CE mark to be sold or used in Europe (including the UK). This mark confirms compliance with the EU Pressure Equipment Directive.
For equipment placed on the UK market only, manufacturers can apply a UKCA mark. This confirms compliance with the UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations.
PED 2014/68/EU certification
We give you peace of mind that your products or systems fully comply with European standards.
We also operate as an ISO 17065:2012 accredited UK Approved Body. This accreditation authorises us to issue UKCA certificates for new pressure equipment covered by the UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (PE(S)R).
As a result, we can issue both CE and UKCA certification if required, saving you time and reducing costs.
Is PED the same as CE?
No, although they are closely related, they are not the same. PED stands for the Pressure Equipment Directive, while CE is a conformity mark.
The PED is a European directive that defines the essential safety requirements for pressure equipment. The CE mark shows that a product complies with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements, including those set out in the PED. By carrying a CE mark, a product can be sold freely across Europe, including the UK.
What is a PED certificate?
A Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certificate confirms that pressure equipment and assemblies meet the essential safety requirements for use in the European Union and the UK.
What is the EU Pressure Equipment Directive?
Official Reference
2014/68/EU
Date of Enforcement
18th Jul 2016
97/23/EC Superseded from 18th Jul 2016.
What is the scope of the EU Pressure Equipment Directive?
The directive applies to the design and manufacture of individual items and assemblies of pressure equipment with a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0.5 bar (gauge). Any product that contains pressure above 0.5 bar falls within its scope.
Safety accessories also fall within scope, even if they do not contain this level of pressure. For example, a pressure or temperature switch comes within scope when it functions as a safety control for pressure equipment.
What are the exclusions to the EU Pressure Equipment Directive?
The directive excludes certain types of equipment. These are primarily those already regulated under other directives or regulations. For example, regulations covering the transport of pressurised containers for fluids take precedence. Click here to see the list of excluded pressure equipment and assemblies.
What are PED Harmonised Standards?
Harmonised Standards define the detailed technical requirements for design, materials, manufacturing, and testing.
When a product conforms to Harmonised Standards, it is presumed to comply with the directive. However, manufacturers do not have to apply these standards. If Harmonised Standards do not suit a specific product, manufacturers may use alternative standards or technical solutions, provided they demonstrate an equivalent level of safety.
Demonstrating equivalent safety can be challenging. As a result, manufacturers should apply Harmonised Standards wherever possible.
Get in touch with us now to find out more.
Visit the EU Commission’s website for an up-to-date list of harmonised standards for PED.
Products are either in scope and must be CE marked or they are outside the scope and may not be CE marked. There is no choice on this issue.
There is no legal means whereby an excluded product can be CE marked. If your product is excluded from the directive, we will let you know.
Rulefinder Online Access to Standards
HPiVS has developed Rulefinder to give industry professionals comprehensive access to legislative standards and texts alongside unique insights into compliance requirements. This includes:
- EN and ISO Standards
- Current and superseded editions
- Table of dates: publication, EU/UK harmonisation, expiry of presumption of conformity
- UK and EU Legislation
- The EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- UK ‘PE(S)R’.
Guidelines include:
- Table of dates; publication, EU/UK harmonisation, expiry of presumption of conformity.
The standards are sold in section packages, so you can access just the information you need. Click here to find out more about Rulefinder.
