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What are ATEX certification and IECEx certification? What are their uses?
ATEX is the EU's防爆指令 equivalent to 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 IECEx certifications to local explosion-proof certifications.
For example, China, as one of the member countries of the IECEx system, also has its own explosion-proof certification system.
The standard followed is GB/T3836; therefore, products with IECEx certification still need to obtain domestic explosion-proof certification before they can be marketed.
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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 certification to the explosion-proof certification in their respective regions.
For example, China is also a member of the IECEx system.
But China has its own explosion-proof certification system, which follows the standard GB/T3836.
Therefore, products with IECEx certification still require conversion to domestic explosion-proof certification before they can be put into use.

How long is the validity of an ATEX certificate? Where can I apply for ATEX certification?
ATEX certification is a防爆 directive under the EU's CE certification, with directive code 2014/34/EU.
Mandatory certification for explosion-proof equipment and products entering the EU market is based on the product certification standards EN 60079 and ISO 80079 series.
The specific requirements depend on the product's suitability for certain explosion-proof ratings and markings.
ATEX certification is issued by various institutions, generally following the "product testing + factory audit" approach.
Currently, only ATEX certificates issued by ECM agencies have a specific validity period, which is 5 years.
Other institutions, such as TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, CSA, and TI, among others, do not include an expiration date on the ATEX certification certificates they issue.
These require on-site audits of the production facilities for certified products to be conducted annually.
Once reviewed and approved, the certificate's validity can be maintained. Of course, if there are updates to standards, a certificate renewal is required.
ATEX certification, though it's a EU explosion-proof certification, can also be applied for domestically.
ZhongNuo Inspection offers ATEX certification application consulting services, with excellent cooperative relationships with international issuing bodies and domestic laboratories.
Familiar with certification standards and procedures, and able to provide on-site factory audits. For details, please message us directly.

Imported explosion-proof equipment now has an IECEx certificate. How can it be converted to a domestic explosion-proof certification?
If the imported equipment has a valid IECEx certification, it can be converted to a domestic explosion-proof certification.
Please provide the original IECEx certification Certificate and Report, as well as product drawings and other relevant documents for review by ZhongNuo Inspection.
Check if there's a need for any related testing.
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