Guideline J-01

WGP date: 15/03/2016

Question

Must the pressure equipment directive be applied to used pressure equipment imported from outside the European Economic Area?

Answer

Yes.
Recital (4) states the PED applies to new pressure equipment and new or second-hand equipment imported from a third country.

Reason:
See also Blue Guide Chapter 2.4. related to products imported from countries from outside the EU and Chapter 4.5.1.6 related to CE marking