Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd. offers ATEX and IECEx certification consulting services. We are well-versed in international explosion-proof standards such as IEC 60079, EN 60079, and ISO 80079. We are also familiar with the factory audit systems for international explosion-proof certification. We can provide reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections to strongly support the export certification of your company's explosion-proof products!
Can ATEX certificates be used directly in China? -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX certification is applicable to all EU member states but does not serve as a permit for selling explosion-proof products domestically in China.
We have our own explosion-proof certification system. Explosion-proof products sold domestically must pass our explosion-proof certification, not ATEX certification.
But this does not mean we do not recognize the ATEX certification.
On the contrary, obtaining ATEX certification enhances the product's competitiveness.
ATEX certification and explosion-proof certification share many similar reference standards, such as both extensively adopt the IECEx certification standards.
If the product has passed the ATEX certification, it is helpful for applying for the domestic explosion-proof certification.
Certainly, domestic explosion-proof products typically require a certification of explosion-proof first before considering export, followed by the application for ATEX certification.

Which certifications are the explosion-proof ATEX and IECEx certifications from?
ATEX certification is the mandatory certification for explosion-proof products in the EU, a part of the CE certification's explosion directive, applicable to the EU and its regions. IECEx is the International Electrotechnical Commission's certification system for explosion-proof electrical products, which is voluntary and applicable to IECEx member states.
Most major economic powers globally are members of the IECEx system, including China.
For IECEx and ATEX certifications, ZhongNuo Inspection summarizes the following distinctions:
(1) Application Scope: ATEX certification is applicable to the EU region, while IECEx is applicable to IECEx member countries.
(2) Whether mandatory, ATEX certification is mandatory, while IECEx is voluntary.
(3) Execution Standards: ATEX certification standards are IEC 60079 series, IECEx certification standards are IEC 60079 series
(4) Explosion-proof markings: The ATEX explosion-proof markings are more complex than the IECEx certification markings. You can see this clearly by looking at our examples.
(5) Conversion Issues: Currently, ATEX certification cannot be converted to other certificates outside the EU. IECEx member countries recognize IECEx certificates either directly or indirectly, such as Australia and New Zealand which directly recognize IECEx certificates. Other IECEx member countries (e.g., China) can convert their IECEx certificates to local explosion-proof certificates.
For more information on ATEX certification and IECEx certification, feel free to send a private message to Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd. anytime!

Explosion-proof electrical products, also known as Ex products, must obtain explosion-proof certification before they can be used in hazardous explosive areas.
To eliminate unnecessary repetitive testing and certification of the Ex product across international borders,
Promote International Trade In 1996, the guo ji Electric Union officially established the IECEx certification system for explosion-proof electrical products, abbreviated as IECEx certification.

Application cycle for ATEX certification at Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The ATEX certification timeline is dependent on the customer's selected explosion-proof type, classification, and factory audit status, with the specific duration to be confirmed based on the actual situation.
ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification Consultancy - Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.