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TPED and UK TPE compliance

in one streamlined process

Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive 2010/35/EC and United Kingdom Transportable Pressure Equipment guidance

One body, two approvals

Post-Brexit transport regulations require different certifications for placing certain pressure equipment intended to carry type 2 gases in the UK or EU market. HSB is both a Notified Body under the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) and an Appointed Body under the UK Transportable Pressure Equipment (TPE) framework. Through the certification process, we help manufacturers and owners comply with Chapter 6.2 and 6.8 standards while enabling efficient dual-marking with the Pi and Rho symbols.

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EU and UK conformity through one partner

Our services span the full life cycle of transportable pressure equipment for TPED, from conformity assessment and type approval, supervision of manufacture, initial inspection and test, conformity reassessment, periodic inspection, and exceptional checks. An HSB certificate helps ensure pressure receptacles, MEGCs, and tank containers meet the highest safety and regulatory standards — across both markets.

End-to-end TPED and UK TPE inspection and certification services

HSB’s certification program includes:

Conformity assessment
Type approval and design review for cylinders and tanks
Valve and accessory testing witnessing for Pi and Rho marking
Supervision of manufacturing and in-house quality systems
Initial and periodic inspections
Intermediate and exceptional checks
Support for dual-marking equipment with Pi (EU) and Rho (UK) compliance

Learn more about our TPED/TPE services

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Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive and UK Transportable Pressure Equipment Guidance

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Global capabilities that deliver confidence

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Years of experience

Trusted global authority in pressure equipment inspection and certification.

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Countries served

On-the-ground support from local experts who understand regional regulations.

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Major standards

One provider for CDG, ADR, RID, TPED, TPE, DOT/TC, IMDG, CSC, TIR, and customs seals.

Certify with confidence

Gain full access to UK and EU markets with HSB’s dual-marking support. We’ll guide your equipment through the approval process — efficiently, accurately, and with expert insight.

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