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 familiar with the international explosion-proof certification factory audit system and can provide reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections for certification. We offer robust support for the export certification of explosion-proof products for enterprises!
Do I need an ATEX certification if I already have an IECEx certificate? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
If explosion-proof products are exported to Europe, an ATEX certification must be applied for.
IECEx certification is the standard certification issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for electrical equipment used in explosive environments.
ATEX certification is the standard certification issued by the EU for the use of electrical equipment in explosive environments.
They belong to different certifications, and one cannot replace the other.

ATEX Certification Application
The EU has restricted the issuance of ATEX certification to only be granted by notified bodies within the EU to control the safety performance of explosion-proof equipment.
Currently, there were 24 notified bodies involved in the ATEX Directive.
As of May 21, 2014, 67 European institutions have received authorization from the EU announcement.
Commonly compared ATEX notified bodies include TÜV SÜD, TÜV NORD, TÜV Rheinland, DNV, BV, QS, DEKRA, EUROFINS, UL, CSA, ECM, etc.

IECEx Certification Applicable Standards -- Shenzhen ZN Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
1. IEC 60079-0 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 0: Equipment General Requirements
2. IEC 60079-1 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 1: Equipment Protected by a Divergent Enclosure "d"
3. IEC 60079-2 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 2: Equipment Protected by Positive Pressure Enclosures, Type "p"
4. IEC 60079-5 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 5: Equipment protected by filling with sand, type "q"
5. IEC 60079-6 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 6: Equipment protected by oil immersion type “o”
6. IEC 60079-7 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 7: Equipment Protected by Increased Safety "e"
7. IEC 60079-11 Explosive Atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protected by intrinsic safety "i"
8. IEC 60079-15 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 15: Equipment protected by non-sparking type “n”
9. IEC 60079-18 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 18: Equipment protected by "m" type encapsulation

How long is the IECEx certificate valid? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The IECEx certification is not subject to an expiration date; its validity is maintained through the certification body's regular supervision.
That is what we refer to as factory annual audit/quarterly audit, etc.
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