Guideline I-03
No, the purpose of such a European Approval for Material is to certify the conformity of types of materials with the corresponding requirements of the Directive, not to approve a material manufacturer.
Guideline G-21
No If the material manufacturer wants to have his material approved by a notified body the proper way to proceed is to request European approval for material in accordance with Article 15, if the material is not covered by a European harmonised standard under the PED and cited in Official Journal of the European Union […]
Guideline G-26
An EAM may be issued for a special or novel material grade not included in a European material standard harmonized under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Such a material grade shall have a specification associated with particular chemistry and/or conferring specific mechanical properties or characteristics such as corrosion resistance. These mechanical properties or characteristics shall […]