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 factory audit system for explosion-proof certification and can provide reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections. We offer robust support for enterprises seeking export certification for their explosion-proof products!
What is the IECEx certificate application process? -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo Inspection Technology Co., Ltd.
IECEx member state certification bodies recognized and authorized by the IECEx system are referred to as IECEx Certified Bodies (ExCB). Only ExCBs are authorized to conduct IECEx system explosion-proof product certification.
ExCB is primarily responsible for the following certification tasks:
1. Accept IECEx certification applications.
2. Organize Explosion Proof Testing Laboratory (ExTL) to conduct explosion proof type testing on the products applying for certification (including explosion proof review of drawings and documents, as well as prototype testing).
3. Review Explosion-Proof Report (ExTR)
4. Conduct factory quality condition inspections for manufacturers applying for certification, compile and review the Factory Quality Condition Report (QAR).
5. Make the decision on certification.
6. Correspond with the IECEx Secretariat for issuance of IECEx certification.
7. Conduct annual supervision for manufacturers already holding an IECEx certification.

The duration for applying for ATEX certification at Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The ATEX certification cycle depends on the specific explosion-proof type, explosion-proof grade, and factory audit status as determined by the customer. The actual cycle may vary.

What are the differences and connections between the ATEX certification system,防爆认证, and IECEx? -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
Currently, the ATEX and IECEx standards in Europe are almost identical in content.
A key standard is the EN60079 series, another key standard is IEC60079.
Achieve ATEX certification for sale in the EU, obtain IECEx,
Theoretically, it can be sold in countries that are members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), such as those that are both members of the European Union and the IEC, where an IECEx certificate may not be required.
Apply for ATEX only, as ATEX is a mandatory certification under the CE category.
IECEx is not a mandatory certification. Moreover, similar situations exist for other IEC member countries.
For instance, China, also a member of IEC.
However, explosion-proof products require a Chinese explosion-proof certification or coal safety certification, and cannot be substituted with IECEx.

Can IECEx certification be converted to a domestic explosion-proof certificate?
As IEC member states, countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore have already accepted the IECEx explosion-proof certification.
Products with IECEx explosion-proof certification no longer require that country's explosion-proof certification for export.
China, also a member of IEC, but explosion-proof products in China require an application for the Chinese explosion-proof certification or coal safety certification.
This cannot be directly substituted with IECEx.
ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification Consulting Services - Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.