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 our clients' explosion-proof product export certification!
What is ATEX certification? How can a company apply for ATEX certification?
ATEX is the EU's CE Marking Directive for explosive atmospheres, and it is mandatory. The directive code is 2014/34/EU, and the certification standard is EN60079.
So the customer mentioned the need for an explosion-proof CE certification, which refers to either the 2014/EU/34 or EN60079 standard certification, all of which are synonymous with ATEX certification.
ATEX certification comes in various modes, with different certifying bodies and varying cost cycles.
ZhongNuo Inspection has applied for ATEX certification. For more details, feel free to inquire or leave a private message!

What is ATEX certification and IECEx certification? What are their uses?
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 IECEx certification.
For instance, New Zealand and Australia; certain member states can convert IECEx certification to the region's explosion-proof certification.
For instance, China, as a member of the IECEx system, also has its own explosion-proof certification system.
The standard followed is GB/T3836; thus, products with IECEx certification must obtain domestic explosion-proof certification before entering the market.
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Which certifications are the explosion-proof ATEX and IECEx certifications from?
ATEX certification is a mandatory certification for explosion-proof products in the EU, which is a directive within the CE certification for explosion-proof, applicable to the EU and its regions.
IECEx is the International Electrotechnical Commission's explosion-proof electrical products certification system, which is voluntary and applicable to member countries of the IECEx scheme.
Most major economic powers globally are members of the IECEx system, including China.
In relation to IECEx and ATEX certifications, ZhongNuo Testing has summarized the following distinctions:
(1) Application Scope: ATEX certification is applicable in the EU region, while IECEx certification is for IECEx member states.
(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 marking, the ATEX explosion-proof marking is more complex than the IECEx certification marking. You can see the clarity by looking at our examples.
(5) Conversion issues: Currently, ATEX certification cannot be converted to certificates outside the EU. IECEx member countries recognize IECEx certificates directly or indirectly, such as Australia and New Zealand directly recognize IECEx certificates, while other IECEx member countries (like China) can convert their IECEx certificates into local explosion-proof certificates.
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ATEX Certification Validity -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX or IECEx certificates differ from the domestic explosion-proof qualification certificates (both the domestic explosion-proof qualification certificate and the explosion-proof CCC certificate are valid for 5 years).
The certificate does not specify an expiration date. Does this mean the certificate is valid indefinitely?
ATEX certificates do not have an expiration date. ATEX certification involves a combination of product testing and factory inspections.
The validity of the certificate is maintained after each factory audit is successfully passed.
If the factory audit isn't conducted by the due date, the certificate becomes invalid immediately.
If the standards for certification are updated and the certificate is not renewed, the certificate will also become invalid.
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