Pressure Equipment
Equipment and assemblies subject to pressure, including vessels, piping, and safety accessories, regulated for design, manufacturing, and periodic inspection (e.g., under the EU PED or US ASME BPVC) to prevent failure and explosions.
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The most recent regulatory and guidance signals tracked by Foresight
Michigan LARA Advisory Meeting on Proposed Skilled Trades Regulation and Part 9A Boiler Code Rules
Michigan LARA is holding a public advisory meeting on April 15, 2026, to discuss proposed updates to the Skilled Trades Regulation and Part 9A Boiler Code rules. This provides an early opportunity for stakeholders to influence technical safety standards and licensing frameworks that will impact boiler operations and construction compliance across the state.
United StatesEU Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive — Emergency Procedures For Crisis-Relevant Goods Apply From 30 May 2026
The EU has finalized emergency procedures for transportable pressure equipment, with new rules for "crisis-relevant goods" applying from May 30, 2026. Manufacturers should prepare for accelerated conformity assessment pathways and potential national market authorizations during declared emergencies, which will require distinct labeling and compliance documentation.
European UnionEuropean Economic AreaUK Department For Business And Trade Publishes Guidance On CE‑Marked Products For EU Market
The UK government has published consolidated guidance for exporters on navigating EU CE marking and conformity requirements for manufactured goods. Manufacturers must verify compliance across multiple overlapping EU regulations to ensure uninterrupted market access and avoid enforcement risks under the New Legislative Framework.
European UnionNew Hampshire DOL Proposes Updates to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules (Lab 1200)
New Hampshire is proposing to update its boiler and pressure vessel safety rules to align with current ASME standards and strengthen state enforcement powers. Operators must prepare for modernized technical requirements and enhanced regulatory authority to prohibit the operation of non-compliant equipment.
United StatesEU Parliament ENVI Committee Drafts Opinion Amending Product Directives (Including RoHS) on Digitalisation and Common Specifications
The European Parliament is advancing amendments to digitalize compliance documentation across 13 major product directives, including RoHS, ATEX, and the Low Voltage Directive. This shift toward digital conformity data and harmonized technical specifications will require manufacturers to modernize product information systems and supply chain data management.
European UnionGermany Updates TRBS 2141 On Hazards From Steam And Pressure
Germany updated Technical Rule TRBS 2141 in March 2026, refining safety requirements for the operation and maintenance of steam and pressure systems. Industrial operators must review risk assessments and maintenance protocols against these updated standards to ensure continued compliance with the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health.
GermanySlovenia Consults on Draft Law Establishing Internal Market Emergency Measures and Critical Product Procedures
Slovenia has launched a consultation on a draft law to implement the EU Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Framework, establishing national procedures for supply chain monitoring and emergency product derogations. Manufacturers of critical goods should prepare for potential fast-track conformity assessments and temporary market access rules during EU-declared emergencies, alongside stricter enforcement for non-compliance.
SloveniaNetherlands ANVS Publishes Draft Kernenergiewet Permit Amendment For Mistras Group B.V.
The Dutch nuclear regulator (ANVS) has issued a draft permit amendment to expand authorized radioactive source quantities and occupational dose limits for industrial testing operations. Companies utilizing ionizing radiation for non-destructive testing should monitor these shifts in licensing conditions as indicators of evolving safety standards for mobile industrial radiography.
NetherlandsGreat Britain Updates Designated Standards for Pressure Equipment
Great Britain updated the list of designated standards for pressure equipment in March 2026, introducing new editions for valves, tubes, and flanges. Manufacturers must transition to these revised standards by July 2026 or July 2027 to maintain the presumption of conformity and ensure uninterrupted market access.
United KingdomUS PHMSA Seeks Comment on Actions on Hazardous Materials Special Permits
PHMSA has finalized actions on several hazardous materials special permits, impacting the transport of lithium batteries, gas cylinders, and chemical tank cars. Companies must review these specific grants and denials to ensure logistics compliance and identify opportunities for operational relief or risks to supply chain continuity.
United StatesUS PHMSA Seeks Comment on New Hazardous Materials Special Permit Applications
US PHMSA is soliciting feedback on 11 new special permit applications for hazardous materials transport, including lithium batteries and hydrogen, with comments due by April 17, 2026. These applications highlight evolving transport requirements for emerging technologies and offer businesses a window to influence alternative compliance pathways and operational flexibility.
United StatesRomania ANPC Inspects Fuel Market Under Crisis Consumer Protection Powers
Romania’s consumer protection authority (ANPC) has intensified enforcement at fuel stations, issuing over 350 sanctions in March 2026 for price speculation, labeling failures, and safety non-compliance. Operators must ensure rigorous documentation of fuel characteristics and product safety markings to mitigate the risk of immediate service suspensions and significant financial penalties during crisis-driven market surveillance.
RomaniaJapan MHLW Sets Performance Inspection Methods for Boilers and Specified Machinery Under Industrial Safety and Health Act
Japan has finalized mandatory performance inspection methods for boilers and pressure vessels under the Industrial Safety and Health Act, effective April 1, 2026. Facility operators must ensure equipment maintenance and documentation align with these specific mechanical-integrity criteria to pass mandatory inspections by registered bodies.
JapanAustralia: Queensland Adopts Work Health and Safety (High Risk Plant) Amendment Regulation 2026
Queensland has adopted the Work Health and Safety (High Risk Plant) Amendment Regulation 2026, effective March 29, 2026. Duty holders must ensure high-risk equipment in non-workplace settings meets safety standards and align silica processing with updated technical requirements.
AustraliaEU Council 4-Column Table On Proposal To Digitalise Product Directives And Align Common Specifications
EU co-legislators are advancing a horizontal proposal to digitalize conformity documentation and introduce "common specifications" across 13 major product directives, including RoHS, ATEX, and the Low Voltage Directive. This shift toward electronic information requirements will streamline compliance processes but necessitates strategic updates to digital labeling, technical documentation management, and product passport readiness.
European UnionEU Council Circulates Four‑Column Table on Proposal for Digitalisation and Common Specifications Across 13 Product Directives
The EU is advancing a horizontal proposal to digitalize conformity documentation and introduce "common specifications" across 13 major product directives, including RoHS, ATEX, and the Low Voltage Directive. This shift toward digital compliance and Commission-led technical standards aims to streamline market access but will require manufacturers to modernize their conformity assessment workflows and digital labeling infrastructure.
European UnionUS OSHA Grants NRTL Expansion for FM Approvals and Adds FM 1035 Nitrogen Generators Standard
OSHA has expanded FM Approvals' scope as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include the FM 1035 standard for nitrogen generators. This update broadens certification options for nitrogen generator equipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety requirements for industrial operations.
United StatesUN ECE Corrects UN Regulation No. 110 on CNG/LNG Vehicle Components
The UN ECE has issued an editorial corrigendum to UN Regulation No. 110, correcting technical units in the approval documentation for CNG and LNG vehicle components. Manufacturers should ensure type approval certificates and technical dossiers align with the corrected Annex 2B text to avoid administrative discrepancies during vehicle certification.
GlobalGermany Introduces Single Market Emergency Procedures In Product Safety Ordinances (BGBl I 2026 No. 54)
Germany has adopted emergency procedures for product safety ordinances covering machinery, electronics, and pressure equipment, effective May 30, 2026. This establishes a legal framework for fast-track market access and prioritized regulatory oversight during EU-declared single market emergencies to maintain critical supply chains.
GermanySwitzerland SECO Updates Designation Of Technical Standards For Pressure Equipment
Switzerland has updated its designated technical standards for pressure equipment to align with the latest EU harmonised standards as of March 2026. Manufacturers must transition to these updated standards to maintain the presumption of conformity for pressure vessels, piping, and safety devices placed on the Swiss market.
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