Review of the requirements of Directive 2014/28 /EU of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the provisions on the placing on the market and control of explosives for civil use, and comparison with the provisions of Directive 93/15/EEC

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The new Directive 2014/28/EU of 26 February 2014 “On the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil use” is largely based on Directive 93/15/EEC and Directive 2004 /57/EU of 23 April 2004, which it repealed. Directive 2014/28/EU entered into force on 20 April 2016.

Guidance reflects all the innovations, clarifies the conformity assessment procedure, the necessary safety requirements, as well as the processes associated with explosives that pose a risk. The guidance allows to achieve effective compliance for placing of such products on the EU market.

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