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Councils must ensure that pressure vessels sold to consumers comply with legal safety requirements. Pressure vessels are containers designed to hold gases or liquids under pressure and may be found in products such as air compressors, pressure tanks and certain gas-powered equipment. Councils check that pressure vessels meet essential safety standards, carry the required conformity markings, and are supported by the appropriate technical documentation and safety information. Councils can inspect products, investigate complaints, remove non-compliant products from sale, and take enforcement action where necessary.