The Scope
Certification of Simple Pressure Vessels verifies that pressure vessels, pressure equipment, assemblies, and related components comply with applicable safety, design, manufacturing, testing, and conformity assessment requirements. The certification evaluates products intended to contain pressure, ensuring they meet recognised standards for safe operation, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
The certification may also cover materials, manufacturing processes, welding procedures, personnel qualifications, and non-destructive testing activities associated with the design and production of pressure equipment and transportable pressure systems.
The Standard
This certification is based on:
Directive 87/404/EC – Simple Pressure Vessels Directive
Directive 97/23/EC – Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Directive 99/36/EC – Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED)
Directive 2010/35/EU – Transportable Pressure Equipment
Applicable international codes, standards, and conformity assessment requirements
The certification covers PPE products such as:
Conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies
Approval of materials and manufacturing processes
Quality assurance system assessment
Qualification of welding procedures and welders
Qualification of non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel
Verification of compliance with safety and performance requirements
Who Should Apply
Certification of Simple Pressure Vessels is suitable for manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, and organisations involved in the design, production, testing, inspection, and maintenance of pressure equipment and transportable pressure systems.
The certification is particularly relevant for:
Pressure vessel manufacturers
Pressure equipment manufacturers
Boiler and tank manufacturers
Industrial equipment manufacturers
Oil & Gas companies
Petrochemical and chemical industries
Energy and power generation companies
Engineering and fabrication contractors
Welding and inspection service providers
Manufacturers of transportable pressure equipment
This certification is ideal for organisations seeking to demonstrate compliance with pressure equipment regulations, obtain market access, enhance product safety and reliability, qualify manufacturing processes and personnel, and meet customer and regulatory requirements for pressure-containing equipment.