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 you are exporting explosion-proof products to Europe, you will need to apply for ATEX certification.
IECEx certification is the standard certification issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for electrical equipment used in explosive environments.
ATEX certification is the EU standard certification for the use of electrical equipment in explosive environments.
They belong to different certifications and cannot be substituted for each other.

Certification modes for the ATEX explosion-proof certification directive include the following:
(1) Mode A: Internal Production Control.
(2) B Mode: EC Type Testing. Document Review + Product Testing
(3) C Mode: Type compliant. A quality assurance method involving annual sample inspections
(4) D Mode: Explosion Protection System Certification. Factory explosion protection system audit, with annual review, EN ISO-IEC 80079-34-2011 (EN 13980)
(5) E-Mode: Product Quality Assurance System. Factory explosion-proof system audit, includes annual review, EN ISO-IEC 80079-34-2011 (EN 13980)
(6) F Mode: Product Verification. A method of quality assurance, verifying each batch of goods before export.
(7) G Mode: Unit Certification. Single batch certification for a specific product

ATEX Certification vs. IECEx Certification
ATEX is a mandatory certification in the EU; all explosion-proof equipment circulating in the EU market must pass the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EC certification to be sold.
IECEx is a voluntary certification and not mandatory; it is currently not recognized in the EU or North American markets. Products entering these markets require a new certification application.
The specific execution standards for explosion-proof certification in the North American market depend on whether the owner opts for the local Division explosion-proof system or the Zone explosion-proof system.
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What is the IECEx certificate application process? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
Members of the ECEx system, whose certification bodies are recognized and authorized by the IECEx system, are referred to as IECEx Certified Bodies (ExCB). Only ExCBs are authorized to conduct explosion protection product certification within the IECEx system.
ExCB's main certification tasks include:
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 drawings and documents and prototype testing).
3. Review Explosion-Proof Report (ExTR)
4. Conduct factory quality condition inspections for manufacturers applying for certification and compile and review the Factory Quality Condition Report (QAR).
5. Make the decision on certification.
6. Correspond with the IECEx Secretariat for the issuance of IECEx certification.
7. Conduct annual supervision for manufacturers already holding an IECEx certification.
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