The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU defines mandatory safety and conformity requirements for pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable pressure above 0.5 bar (7.25 psig) that are placed on the EU market.
The Directive applies to a wide range of equipment, including:
Compliance with PED 2014/68/EU is essential for manufacturers, designers, and integrators to legally affix the CE marking and access the EU market.
PED compliance is achieved through a structured conformity assessment process, often involving a Notified Body, depending on equipment classification and risk.
TÜV SÜD is an EU-accredited Notified Body for PED 2014/68/EU and supports you throughout the process.
Key PED conformity assessment steps
Our PED services combine regulatory expertise with practical engineering support to reduce delays and compliance risks. Our PED services include:
In addition to expert services, TÜV SÜD offers PED Professional software, a digital solution that supports the application of PED 2014/68/EU through interactive tools and structured guidance.
By combining regulatory expertise with digital tools, organisations can:
The software supports efficient preparation for CE marking and audits, while enabling scalable compliance across projects, products, and markets.
PED Professional is ideal for engineering, compliance, and quality teams seeking a systematic, repeatable approach to PED conformity assessment.
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Equipment covered under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) includes pressure vessels, pressure accessories, piping, steam boilers, safety accessories, and assemblies that operate above 0.5 bar gauge pressure.
The manufacturer is responsible for PED compliance. They must ensure the equipment meets all essential safety requirements, perform or coordinate conformity assessments, and provide the required technical documentation and CE marking before placing the product on the market.
To place pressure equipment on the EU market, manufacturers must ensure the CE marking is affixed and supported by complete documentation, including:
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the equipment and the conformity assessment procedure required. Factors such as design documentation, manufacturing stage, and notified body availability can influence the total timeline.
PED 2014/68/EU applies to the EU market. For Great Britain, pressure equipment must comply with applicable UK regulations (UKCA). PED software may support reference to both EU and UK requirements, depending on project needs.
No. PED software supports internal compliance activities such as classification, risk analysis, and documentation preparation, but it does not replace conformity assessment or certification by a Notified Body where required under PED.
