Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU

Your trusted expert in the field of pressure equipment

Pressure equipment manufacturers, suppliers and project owners need to be aware of many regulations, standards and building codes. The new Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union L 189 on 27 June 2014. The new Directive 2014/68/EU replaces the old PED 97/23/EC.

From our origins as a steam boiler inspection association in 1866, we have been trusted experts in the field of pressure equipment. You can capitalize on our longstanding experience and technical competency to ensure that your equipment meets the relevant requirements.

TÜV SÜD tests and certifies pressure equipment according to various standards and regulations. Our end-to-end support for manufacturers and owners is essential for the success of complex technical installation projects that require global coordination and utilization of multiple resources (sub-contractors, suppliers, etc).

We also provide personnel certification in the areas of Pressure Equipment Directive, Machinery Directive and workplace safety requirements.

Our pressure equipment services include:

• Pressure equipment classification
• Performance of risk analysis
• Selection of an applicable module
• All services on the road from design examination to final assessment
• Test and certification (EU Directive and ASME Code)
• Design review and verification
• Personnel training
• Supply chain services
• Knowledge services
• Quality system (QS) approval