
Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
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The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU governs the design, manufacture, and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies placed on the European market. It entered into force on 20 July 2016, fully replacing the earlier Directive 97/23/EC.
| Aspect | Previous | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 97/23/EC | 2014/68/EU |
| In Force Since | 30 May 2002 | 20 July 2016 |
| Status | Superseded | Currently Applicable |
| Simple Vessels | 2009/105/EC | 2014/29/EU |
| Transportable | 99/36/EC | 2010/35/EU |

Ensuring Safety & Free Trade
Across all EU member states
Tanks, boilers, heat exchangers
Pipeline assemblies
Relief valves, safety devices
Fittings, flanges, couplings
Combined equipment systems
Companion legislation framework
Directive 2014/29/EU
Directive 2010/35/EU
Directive 75/324/EEC
Lowest
Self-certification
Low-Medium
Notified Body required
Medium-High
Detailed assessment
Highest
Full QMS + Type exam
Annex I of PED 2014/68/EU specifies essential safety requirements for all covered pressure equipment.
Planning & Calculations
Production & Quality
Raw Materials
Compliance Records

Safety Requirements
PED 2014/68/EU Annex I
What manufacturers must ensure
CE marking is issued only after successful conformity assessment for Categories II, III, IV
Practical advantages and implementation considerations under PED 2014/68/EU.
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