201468EU

201468EU is commonly used to refer to Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonization of the laws relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment, known as the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Adopted on 15 May 2014, it repealed the earlier 97/23/EC and established the current framework for safety and compliance of pressure equipment within the European Union's internal market.

Scope and coverage: The directive applies to pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable pressure above 0.5 bar, including vessels, boilers, piping systems, safety devices, and related components designed to bear pressure. It covers new equipment placed on the market or put into service within the EU, while specifying certain exclusions such as equipment used in nuclear installations or outside typical consumer and industrial contexts.

Conformity assessment and CE marking: To place equipment on the EU market, manufacturers must ensure compliance with the essential safety requirements outlined in the directive. Depending on the equipment’s design, use, and risk category, conformity assessment may involve internal production control or assessment by a notified body, among other processes. Successful conformity assessment enables the affixing of the CE mark and the distribution of technical documentation, user manuals, and installation instructions to demonstrate ongoing compliance.

Standards and enforcement: The PED relies on harmonized European standards (EN standards) to facilitate conformity with safety requirements. National market surveillance authorities in EU member states enforce compliance, and non-compliant equipment can be withdrawn from the market or subjected to corrective actions.

This article provides a brief overview of 201468EU, i.e., the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. For precise legal text and current applicability, consult official EU documentation and notified bodies.