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 factory audit systems for international explosion-proof certification and can provide reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections. We offer robust support for enterprise explosion-proof product export certification!
Can ATEX certificates be used directly in China? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX certification applies 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 the ATEX certification.
But this does not mean we do not recognize the ATEX certification.
Instead, products that have passed the ATEX certification can enhance their competitiveness.
ATEX certification and explosion-proof certification share many similar 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 generally require a防爆 certification first before considering export, and then apply for ATEX certification.

What is the application process for IECEx certification? -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing 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 laboratories (ExTL) to conduct explosion-proof type testing for the products applying for certification (including explosion-proof review of technical 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. Contact the IECEx Secretariat for issuance of IECEx certification.
7. Conduct annual supervision for manufacturers already holding an IECEx certification.

Application period for ATEX certification at Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The ATEX certification timeline is dependent on the specific explosion-proof type, protection class, and factory audit status as determined by the customer. The exact timeline is subject to the actual situation.

IECEx explosion-proof certification applicable standards -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo 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 an Encapsulation "d"
3. IEC 60079-2 Explosive Atmospheres – Part 2: Equipment protected by positive pressure enclosures of 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 “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 intrinsic safety "n"
9. IEC 60079-18 Explosive Atmospheres, Part 18: Equipment protected by "m" type encapsulation
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