PED 2014/68/EU

Overview

The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU is a European Union regulation that defines essential safety requirements for the design, manufacture, and conformity assessment of pressure equipment operating above 0.5 bar.

Region: European Union

Pressure Range: > 0.5 bar

Compliance: Mandatory for EU market

Marking: CE Mark required

Key Requirements

Essential Safety Requirements (ESR)
Risk-based categorization (Category I–IV)
Conformity assessment modules
Technical documentation & traceability
CE marking for compliance

PED Categories & Conformity

Category	Risk Level	Conformity Route	Notified Body
Category I	Low	Module A	No
Category II	Moderate	A2, D1, E1	Partial
Category III	High	B+D, B+F, B+E, H	Yes
Category IV	Highest	B+D, B+F, G, H1	Yes

Classification Basis

Fluid group (hazardous / non-hazardous)
State (liquid or gas)
Maximum allowable pressure
Volume or diameter

Documentation & Compliance

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Technical file retention (10 years)
Material traceability
Inspection & test records

CE Marking

All pressure equipment within the scope of PED must bear the CE marking, indicating compliance with EU safety requirements. Certification may involve notified bodies depending on the equipment category.