Directive 2010/35/EU addresses both manufacturers and users of transportable pressure equipment. The Directive was adopted by the Greek Legislation in the Official Gazette (2236/B/2011). The equipment could be pressure receptacles for the transport of materials of class 2 of the ADR agreement but also exceptionally some specific materials of other classes in gaseous form under pressure.
This Directive covers the initial manufacture and therefore the new release of equipment on the market, their periodic control and also the re-evaluation of compliance for the purpose of marking existing equipment. It covers a wide range of applications since it covers drums, cylinders and vials as well as components such as safety valves and taps for liquefied and cryogenic materials.
Manufacturers, users and inspectors of transportable pressure devices are required to apply the Directive.