CE Certification / PED Certification - Pressure Equipment

[rc021300]

We are new to selling in Europe. We are looking to sell in Germany. Thus, we need possibly a CE Marking and PED Certification.

The product are manholes for the top of tankers.

I have researched online and found limited information about PED Certification.

One site has six steps....

1) Product Classification
2) Risk Assessment
3) Conformity Procedure
4) Technical Documentation
5) EU Declaration Of Conformity
6) CE Marking

At this point, we are looking for information to do the product classification and conformity procedure.

Is there a good reference we could use to do the product classification and the conformity procedure? Or, do any of you have a step by step procedure?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[ScottK]

We are new to selling in Europe. We are looking to sell in Germany. Thus, we need possibly a CE Marking and PED Certification.

The product are manholes for the top of tankers.

I have researched online and found limited information about PED Certification.

One site has six steps....

1) Product Classification
2) Risk Assessment
3) Conformity Procedure
4) Technical Documentation
5) EU Declaration Of Conformity
6) CE Marking

At this point, we are looking for information to do the product classification and conformity procedure.

Is there a good reference we could use to do the product classification and the conformity procedure? Or, do any of you have a step by step procedure?

Thanks in advance!!

I was in the Pressure Equipment Directive world for a a few years but doing pressure relief valves - pretty different from your product.
What I can say is that if no one in your company knows the PED well, hire a consultant that specializes in that directive.
At least pay for an an initial consult to do a design review and tell you what level of CE mark you needs as there are several based on the product classification.
PED is a law so it's best not to mess around with guessing.

 

[CharlieUK]

Completely agree with @ScottK - whilst forums such as this are useful tools for improving ones knowledge and seeking clarification to issues, for something as fundamental as learning compliance with PED (or some other Directives for that matter) from a standing start, it's not possible to learn enough to be sufficiently knowledgeable from a forum.
I wish you luck in improving your knowledge in this area.

 

[rc021300]

Thanks for your replies.

Yes, I understand I need to work with a notifying body to get the application done properly.

We are working with a notifying body.

My question is about the first step. That seems to be the issue that we are having.

I have been working with the notifying body on things when needed. And, I am completing the parts that I know that we need to complete. But, it is the classification step that our management is concerned. The notifying body consultant doesn't seem to understand the reason for the managements' pick of classification.

So, I'm trying to find someone who knows the first step well enough that we can properly classify our product.

 

[ScottK]

Thanks for your replies.

Yes, I understand I need to work with a notifying body to get the application done properly.

We are working with a notifying body.

My question is about the first step. That seems to be the issue that we are having.

I have been working with the notifying body on things when needed. And, I am completing the parts that I know that we need to complete. But, it is the classification step that our management is concerned. The notifying body consultant doesn't seem to understand the reason for the managements' pick of classification.

So, I'm trying to find someone who knows the first step well enough that we can properly classify our product.

I'm saying work with a consultant in addition to your NOBO. They can help you classify your product and push back on the NOBO.
I doubt anyone on this forum has the specific knowledge of your product... we'd need to do a design review to really be able to advise on classification.