PED Certification

A structured approach to Pressure Equipment Directive compliance ensures precise category classification, complete technical documentation, and efficient assessment scheduling.

The conformity-assessment route depends strictly on the equipment classification, operating pressure, volume, fluid type, and resulting hazard category.

No. A Notified Body is involved only where required by the equipment category (Categories II, III, and IV). Category I allows self-assessment.

The manufacturer retains full statutory obligations for design compliance, manufacturing quality, technical documentation, and issuing the Declaration of Conformity.

Assessment fees depend entirely on design complexity, technical file completeness, equipment category, and the scope of required testing.

Share your equipment specifications and target market for a scoped proposal covering document review, assessment preparation, responsibilities and milestones.

1. Equipment & Intended Use

2. Category & Route Review

3. Technical File Gaps

Define operating parameters, maximum allowable pressure, volume, and intended industrial application.

Assess directive applicability, fluid group classification, hazard category, and required conformity assessment route.

Review existing engineering documentation, identifying missing calculations, drawings, or material certificates.

Information to Gather

4. Testing & Assessment

Before initiating assessment, compile operating pressure, volume or pipe size, fluid state and hazard group, engineering drawings, material test certs, design calculations, and inspection records.

Execute required pressure testing, non-destructive examinations, and final verification procedures.