Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd. offers ATEX and IECEx certification consulting services. Proficient in international explosion-proof standards such as IEC 60079, EN 60079, and ISO 80079, we are well-versed in the international explosion-proof certification factory audit system. We can provide certification references, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections, offering robust support for companies seeking export certification for their explosion-proof products!
What are ATEX certification and IECEx certification?
ATEX is the EU's防爆指令 under the CE certification, and all explosion-proof products used in explosive hazardous areas in the EU market must obtain ATEX certification.
It is mandatory; the certification standards are the EN60079 series.
IECEx certification is an international explosion-proof certification applicable to member countries of the IECEx system. Some member countries directly recognize the IECEx certification.
For instance, New Zealand and Australia; certain member states can convert their IECEx certifications to local explosion-proof certifications.
For instance, China is also a member of the IECEx system.
But China has its own explosion-proof certification system, with the standard being GB/T3836.
Therefore, products with IECEx certification still require conversion to domestic explosion-proof certification before they can be used.

Can the ATEX certificate be used directly in China? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Inspection & Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX certification applies to all EU member states but does not serve as a permit for selling explosion-proof products domestically in China.
Domestic products have their own explosion-proof certification system; explosion-proof products must pass the CNEx certification for sale in China, not the ATEX certification.
However, this does not imply a lack of recognition for the ATEX certification; on the contrary, obtaining the ATEX certification can enhance the competitiveness of the product.
ATEX certification and the IECEx certification share many similar standards in their references.
For example, we have extensively converted to the IECEx certification standards. If the product has passed the ATEX certification,
It helps with applying for domestic explosion-proof certification.
Of course, domestic explosion-proof products typically go through the CE certification process first before considering export, and then apply for ATEX certification.

Are ATEX certifications, IECEx certifications, and coal mine safety certifications the same standards?
ATEX and IECEx certifications are based on the EN60079 and IEC60079 series standards, respectively, while the factory audit system follows the EN/IEC80079 standard.
Coal Mine Safety Certification is a mandatory certification in China for equipment applied in underground coal mines.
Combined with the GB/T3836 series explosion-proof standards and the MT series mining industry standards.
The GB/T3836 series standards basically follow the IEC60079 standard.
So to speak, from the perspective of the Testing standards for product explosion-proof performance, both ATEX and IECEx/Coal Mine Safety certification are essentially the same.

Imported explosion-proof equipment now has ATEX certification. How can it be converted to a domestic explosion-proof certification?
If the imported equipment has a valid ATEX certification, it cannot be converted into a domestic explosion-proof certification.
You must apply for the domestic explosion-proof certification or explosion-proof 3C certification according to the new product and application procedures.
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