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PED

Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU

Ensure your pressure equipment is safe and compliant

Protect your people, your reputation and your market access 

The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) sets out essential safety requirements for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of pressure equipment. Meeting these requirements is not just about compliance. It’s about safeguarding safety, performance and trust.

LRQA’s PED services help you demonstrate conformity, reduce risk and trade with confidence across the European Union (EU). From material selection and manufacturing processes to inspection and final certification, we provide the assurance you need to keep operations safe and your market access secure.

Non-compliance can result in legal penalties, reputational harm and costly disruption. With LRQA, you gain a trusted partner to help you meet every requirement, avoid critical risks and maintain your competitive advantage.

Our PED services

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Global reach, local support

We deliver PED inspection and assurance services in over 80 countries. Our 1,500+ inspection experts combine global reach with local sector knowledge to help you meet regulatory requirements, protect product integrity and trade with confidence.

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Certification

From EU Directives and National Regulations to international codes and standards, such as PED, LRQA offers a wide range of services that support your compliance journey.

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Supply Chain Assurance

We can work closely with you to provide services across your supply chain, helping you maintain quality, compliance, and integrity at every stage.

Why work with us?

Global reach, local insight

We deliver PED inspection and assurance services in over 80 countries. Our 1,500+ inspection experts combine global reach with local sector knowledge to help you meet regulatory requirements, protect product integrity and trade with confidence.

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Aligned to your goals

We take time to understand your business and PED needs, applying broad technical expertise to ensure your suppliers, equipment, processes and projects meet expectations and comply with relevant laws, regulations and best practices.

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Focused on you

We don’t just assess compliance. We help you improve. Our PED solutions are tailored to your goals, whether that’s meeting stakeholder expectations, strengthening safety, or accessing new markets. Every inspection is designed to add value and support your objectives.

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A connected approach to risk

We’ve led the way in shaping our industry and continue to expand our services and expertise by collaborating with clients, acquiring businesses, and forming new partnerships. The result is a unique and connected portfolio of services – including PED - that can help you ensure complete product integrity.

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