Updated European Guidelines of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)
The PED Guidelines represent a reference for ensuring consistent application of the Directive. They generally represent the unanimous opinion of the Member States but they are not a legally binding interpretation of the Directive.
The only legally binding text remains that of the Directive.
In order to ensure a coherent application of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) (which replaces Directive 97/23/EC as of 19 July 2016), Guidelines are developed and agreed by the Commission's Working Group "Pressure" (WGP).
This working group is composed of representatives of Member States, European federations, the Notified Bodies Forum and CEN and chaired by a representative of the Commission services.
Please find the PED Guidelines below.
