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TPED
Certification Procedure
Certification activities by Notified Body
A manufacturer must fulfill the following list to strengthen the safety of transportable pressure equipment and ensure the freedom of movement of such equipment.
| Activities by NB | Relevant directive |
|---|---|
| Conformity assessment | directive 2008/68/EC |
| Periodic inspections | |
| Intermediate inspection | |
| Exceptional check | |
| Reassessment of conformity | directive 2010/35/EU |
Duties of Manufacturer
A manufacturer must fulfill the following list to strengthen the safety of transportable pressure equipment and ensure the freedom of movement of such equipment.
- Maintain the records of designs, manufacture, and other documentations in accordance with Directive 2008/68EC
- Pi marking (when passing the conformity assessment)
- Correction (when failing the conformity assessment)
- Report detected risk of distributed products (report to competent national authority)
- Record nonconformity and corrections made
- Provide records and documents regarding conformity assessments upon request of competent authorities and/or operators
Harmonized Standard
The harmonized standards recommended by Directive 2010/35/EU and Directive 2008/68/EC for the TPED certification are as follows. Manufacturers must select an appropriate standard within the harmonized standards considering the specifications and dangerous substances their products shall convey.
- ADR (International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
- RID (International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
- ADN (International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways)
※ List of detailed product specification : refer to ‘Technical regulations’ page
Required documents for TPED Certification
- Technical Construction File
1) design drawing, design calculations, steel details and heat treatment, cast analysis certificates for materials
2) Calibration certificate for instruments used in inspection - Detailed harmonized standard, Manufacturer’s procedure and ITP (Inspection & Test Plan)