PED 97/23/EC updated to directive 2014/68/EU.
The PED is one of the New Approach Directives and is now over 17
years old. The old directive 97/23/EC will be replaced by the new
directive 2014/68/EU.
The change will implement alignment with the NLF (New
Legislative Framework 765/2008 and 768/2008) which aims to
streamline and simplify the rules for putting pressure equipment
on the market in the face of increasing competition from
fraudulently certified equipment
Legal Requirements
Important to note is that whilst the old directive will be replaced
by the new directive following a transition period, there is
already a legal requirement which is now in place and must be
met. Article 13 of 2014/68/EU was effective 1st June 2015, and
relates to fluid classification, i.e. CLP regulations 1272/2008.
The new directive is required to be enacted into UK Law via a
Statutory Instrument (SI) by the UK Government. Until this is
completed the directive is not enforceable with the exception
of Article 13 as this is already covered by the CLP Regulations
1278/2008, which has been enacted into UK Law via SI 2015
No. 399.