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CE PED

Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (previously 97/23/EC)

At MODU Valves, all pressure equipment is designed and manufactured in full compliance with the
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU. The directive applies to stationary equipment
intended for use with an internal pressure greater than 0.5 bar and ensures high standards of
safety, reliability, and conformity across the EU/EEA.

Scope

Pressure equipment and assemblies such as valves, pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, and steam systems operating above 0.5 bar.

CE Marking

Products within scope undergo conformity assessment and bear the CE mark, confirming compliance with essential safety requirements.

Purpose & Scope

Objective	Description
Free Movement of Goods	Harmonized rules across EU member states enable unrestricted trade of compliant equipment.
High Safety Standards	Minimizes pressure-related risks to users, operators, and facilities throughout the lifecycle.
Uniform Compliance Framework	Standardized design, testing, documentation, and certification pathways for manufacturers.

Note: The PED covers both individual pressure equipment and assemblies. Classification considers pressure (PS), volume (V), nominal size (DN), fluid type (Group 1 hazardous / Group 2 non-hazardous), temperature, and intended service.

Equipment Classification

The PED classifies equipment by risk category. Higher categories require more stringent third-party involvement and quality assurance measures.

Category	Risk Level	Typical Examples	Conformity Module(s)
SEP (Sound Engineering Practice)	Low	Small valves and low-pressure components below Category I thresholds	Manufacturer control only (no CE mark)
Category I	Moderate	Pressure vessels, small piping, basic valve assemblies	A, A1
Category II	Medium	Industrial valves, heat exchangers	A2, D1, E1
Category III	High	Complex or higher-pressure assemblies	B+F, B+E, D
Category IV	Very High	Large, safety-critical equipment	G, H, H1

Conformity Assessment Modules

Module	Assessment Type	What It Covers	Notified Body
A	Internal production control	Manufacturer self-assessment to declared procedures	No
A1	Production control + supervised checks	Internal control with NB surveillance of final assessment	Yes
B	EU-type examination	NB examines a representative design/type	Yes
C2	Conformity to type	Random final product checks under NB supervision	Yes
D / D1	Production quality assurance	NB-approved quality system for production phase	Yes
E / E1	Product quality assurance	NB-approved system for inspection & testing	Yes
F	Product verification	NB verifies each product or batch	Yes
G	Unit verification	NB verifies a single item	Yes
H / H1	Full quality assurance	Design, manufacturing, and final assessment (H1 adds design examination)	Yes

Documentation Supplied with CE-Marked Valves

Document	Purpose	When Provided
EU Declaration of Conformity	States conformity to PED 2014/68/EU and other applicable directives/standards	With CE-marked products in scope
Operating & Maintenance Instructions	Safe installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal guidance	All products
Material & Test Certificates	Traceability and verification of material and test results (e.g., EN 10204)	As specified by category/order
Technical Construction File (TCF)	Design, calculations, risk analysis, drawings, procedures, and records	Maintained by manufacturer; available to authorities

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