PED Notified Body Services

The European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PID) has put added pressure on your business. To Stay competitive in the European market, you need the expertise to comply with new directives. Through HSB International GmbH, a Notified Body (EC identification number 0871) accredited in Germany by ZLS, we're uniquely qualified to help you navigate PED. We have over 200 PED authorized inspectors in the United States, Europe, and Asia who can provide Notified Body Services in a timely and efficient manner. And we'll listen to your needs in order to provide you with a recommendation that makes the most Sense for your manufacturing process

Those countries currently requiring vessels meet the PED requirements are :

- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland(accepts but does not mandate)
- United Kingdom
 

11 new European Union. member states will implement PED between 2004-2007.
The PED covers the design, manufacture, conformity assessment, and assemblies of pressure equipment with a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0.5 bar (7.25 psig).
 

BENEFITS

• Single Source Inspection Service - HSB Code Services can inspect all of your pressure equipment. This eliminates duplicate inspections, manuals, and documentation.

• Local Presence - We have local representation in Europe, Asia, and the Americas so you can strategize globally and act locally.

• Experience - Our familiarity with ASME Codes and Standards, quality program development, and surveillance activity, along with a working knowledge of many of the country codes, helps you to save time and money while navigating the PED process.

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