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1997/0011(SYN)

Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive

Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on transportable pressure equipment

Stage
No longer in force
Transposition deadline
1 Jul 2000
Procedure
Directive · Cooperation procedure
Last activity
1 Jun 1999
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Directive 1999/36/EC harmonizes approval and periodic inspection of transportable pressure equipment used for dangerous goods by road and rail, requiring conformity assessment by notified bodies and mutual recognition of the Annex VII mark. It applies to cylinders, tubes, pressure drums, cryogenic receptacles and tanks, excluding aerosols and breathing-appliance cylinders.

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