Shenzhen ZhongNuo Inspection & Technology Co., Ltd. offers ATEX and IECEx certification consulting services, well-versed in international explosion-proof standards such as IEC 60079, EN 60079, and ISO 80079. We are familiar with the factory audit system for international explosion-proof certification. We can provide reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections for certification, offering robust support for the export certification of your company's explosion-proof products!
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 into a domestic explosion-proof certification.
Please provide the original IECEx Certificate and Report, as well as product drawings and other technical documents for review by ZhongNuo Testing.
Check if there's a need for any related testing.

ATEX Certification Validity -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX or IECEx certificates differ from domestic explosion-proof certificates (both the domestic explosion-proof certificate and the explosion-proof CCC certificate are valid for 5 years).
The certificate does not state an expiration date; does this imply that the certificate is valid indefinitely?
ATEX certificates do not have an expiration date. ATEX certification involves a combination of product testing and factory audits.
The validity of the certificate is maintained after each factory audit is passed.
If the factory audit is not conducted on time, the certificate will become invalid immediately.
If the certification standards are updated and the certificate is not, it will also become invalid.

ATEX Certification Standards -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
EN 60079-0 Explosive Atmospheres Part 0: Equipment General Requirements
EN 60079-1 Explosive Atmospheres Part 1: Equipment protected by "d" explosion-proof enclosures
EN 60079-2 Explosive Atmospheres Part 2: Equipment protected by positive pressure enclosures of type "p"
EN 60079-5 Explosive Atmospheres Part 5: Equipment protected by filling with sand type “q”
EN 60079-6 Explosive Atmospheres – Part 6: Equipment protected by oil immersion type “o”
EN 60079-7 Explosive Atmospheres – Part 7: Equipment protected by intrinsic safety “i”
EN 60079-11 Explosive Atmospheres Part 11: Equipment protected by intrinsic safety "i"
EN 60079-15 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 15: Equipment protected by non-sparking type “n”
EN 60079-18 Explosive Atmospheres Part 18: Equipment protected by "m" type encapsulation

Can you apply for ATEX certification in China? Which institutions can apply for an ATEX certification?
ATEX certification generally refers to the EU's explosion-proof certification; explosion-proof products exported to the EU region require this certification.
The company can seek domestic application agencies for ATEX certification, and the testing can also be conducted domestically.
However, the issuing body must be an EU Notified Body.
Currently common ones include Germany's TÜV, Canada's CSA, Slovakia's TI, Italy's ECM, and France's BV organizations.
ATEX certification is divided into different certification modes based on the explosion-proof grade; the modes vary.
Certification costs and requirements vary, allowing customers to select according to their actual needs.
If you are looking to export explosion-proof products, please send a private message to Shenzhen Zhongnuo Inspection Technology Co., Ltd.
Discuss specific international explosion-proof certification requirements.
ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification Consultancy - Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.