HPi Verification Services

Watercraft (ie boats & personal watercraft) between 2.5m and 24m in length must conform to the RCR in order to be sold/used in Europe (and a growing list of non-EU countries). The Directive also requires engines & some boat components to be UKCA marked in their own right, if they are to be fitted to recreational craft. The new RCR (SI 2017 no, 737)... replaced the EUs RCD (2013/53/EU) on 31st January 2020 although CE marks will be accepted until 2022. Following Brexit, HPi-CEproofs Notified Bodys license to carry out World Sailings OSR structural reviews has been transferred to HPi Verification Services (Ireland) Ltd. The Regulation has other limitations to its scope. A vessel falling outside the scope of SPV falls into the scope of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (PER) . The Machinery Regulations cover a very wide range of products as a machine is defined as an assembly of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves. The Directive also applies to lifting accessories & safety components. The Regulations have a specific list of machine types that must be certified by a Approved Body. All other machines may self-certify or appoint a Approved Body to issue a voluntary statement of conformity.Read More