The future of the PED BAYER Helmut

Objectives, requirements of the Treaty High level of safety Art. 95 of the Treaty Free movements of goods Art. 23 of the Treaty

Economic Objectives Promote competitiveness of European manufacturer European technologies and quality levels Third country policy

Economic Objectives Promote European regulations and standards Global competition of Codes and standards Interaction between development of technologies and standards

Outside influences on PED Revision of the New Approach Status of standards Status of other technical regulations Obligations for economic operators Conformity assessment procedures

Outside influences on PED Political goals Less and better regulation Merger of Directives PED and SPVD PED and TPED

Outside influence Imports of consumer products from Far East Consequences on safety level Consequences on the market surveillance amendments on essential requirements Conformity assessment procedures and Notified bodies

Experience on implementation Implementation of the New Approach Application of Harmonized Standards Application of National Codes Interpretation of essential requirements Guidelines assemblies materials, etc. National requirements on periodic testing

Consequences for the revision of the PED Taking into account outside influences and experience of implementation Obtain consistency Adhere to technical and economical arguments instead of following daily politics

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