GAS APPLIANCES (2016/426/AB)
The Gas Appliances Regulation 2016/426/EU (GAR) establishes the legal framework governing gas appliances in EU Member States.
Its objective is to guarantee the safe and reliable circulation of gas appliances and equipment on the EU market.
Purpose of the Regulation
The Directive 2016/426/EU on Gas Appliances was created to ensure the safety, energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of gas appliances. This regulation replaces the Directive 2009/142/EC on Gas Appliances and provides a more modern regulatory framework. The regulation entered into force on 21 April 2018.
The legal framework established by the GAR aims to provide access to the EU market for appliances and fittings as far as the gas safety of these products is concerned. The GAR also deals with the energy efficiency of the products covered in cases where more specific EU eco-design legislation does not apply.
Third Party Conformity Assessment
GAR always requires the involvement of third parties in the conformity assessment of products. The list of notified bodies notified by EU countries to carry out conformity assessments according to GAR can be searched on the NANDO website.
Scope of the Regulation
Directive 2016/426/EU covers the safety, performance and energy efficiency of gas-burning appliances and related equipment. The following products are considered within the scope of this regulation:
Household Cooking Appliances
Commercial Cooking Appliances
Commercial Cooling Equipment
Household and Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Household Refrigerators
Commercial Cooling Systems
Luminous and Radiant Heaters
Regulators and Gas Valves
Application of LVD and EMC Directives
Gas appliances that are considered within the scope of Directive 2016/426/EU must also comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC). The requirements of these directives are aimed at ensuring the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility of gas appliances.
Differences between Directive 2016/426/EU and Directive 2009/142/EC
The Directive 2016/426/EU on Gas Appliances updates the previous Directive 2009/142/EC on Gas Appliances, providing a more comprehensive and modern framework.
The main differences are:
- Expansion of Scope: The new regulation covers a wider range of products and adapts to technological developments.
- Safety Requirements: The new regulation includes more stringent safety requirements and test protocols.
- Risk Analysis: Requires manufacturers to assess the potential risks of their products and take appropriate measures to minimise these risks.
- Harmonised Standards: Reference is made to more up-to-date and harmonised European standards.
Risk Analysis and Safety Approach
The new regulation requires manufacturers to conduct a comprehensive risk analysis before placing their products on the market. Risk analysis is a process that starts with the design of the product and covers the production, distribution and usage stages.
The basic steps are:
Hazard Identification: Potential hazards of the product are determined.
Risk Assessment: The probability and impact of hazards are analyzed.
Risk Reduction: Appropriate design changes and safety measures are implemented to minimize hazards.
Documentation: All analyses and measures are recorded with appropriate documentation.
Essential Requirements of the Regulation
The essential requirements of the Directive 2016/426/EU on Gas Appliances are as follows:
Safety and Performance: Appliances must provide a high level of safety and performance for users and other persons.
Energy Efficiency: Appliances must use energy resources efficiently and minimize their environmental impact.
Structural Durability: Appliances must be structurally durable and maintain their functionality under normal conditions of use.
Information and Labeling: Appliances must be provided with user manuals and appropriate labeling. This information must ensure safe and correct use.
Our Services Within the Scope of Gas Burning Appliances Regulation 2016/426/EU
Testing and Certification of Gas Burning Appliances
Household Cooking Appliances
Commercial Cooking Appliances
Commercial Cooling Equipment
Household and Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Household Refrigerators
Commercial Cooling Systems
Luminous and Radiant Heaters
Regulators and Gas Valves
CE Certification
We help you obtain the CE mark required for your products to enter the EU market. The CE mark indicates that your product complies with the health, safety and environmental protection requirements of the European Union.
Compliance with Eco-Design Standards
We help you develop products that increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts by complying with eco-design directives.
SZUTEST Conformity Assessment Inc. is an organization approved under the Regulation on Gas Appliances 2016/426/EU. With our experienced expert staff and state-of-the-art laboratories, we carry out safety and performance tests of gas appliances. We provide our stakeholders with the highest standards of service and ensure that their products are safely placed on the market.
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- Condensing and non-condensing (convectional) combi boilers
- Gas-fired central heating boilers
- Water heaters
- Domestic gas heated burners, ovens
- Gas heated catering equipment (open burners, work burners, plate grills, solid tops, double boilers, etc.)
- Hoods
- Gas taps and valves (except ball valves in the scope of EN 331)
- Control and supervision devices of gas fired heating and cooking appliances
- Camp stoves
- Gas heated chargrills and barbecues,
and similar gas burning (not intended for industrial use) products are evaluated within the scope of this Directive.
- EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE B: It covers Type tests.
- EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TO TYPE – MODULE C: Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised product checks at random intervals.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS – MODULE D: It is applied based on the Quality Management System.
- PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE – MODULE E: It is applied on the end product based on the Quality Management System.
- EU VERIFICATION – MODULE F: It must be applied on every statistics-based device.
- EU UNIT VERIFICATION – MODULE G: It is product-based and all required experiments must be performed.
