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 also familiar with the factory audit systems for international explosion-proof certification. We can provide reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections for certification, offering robust support for the export certification of enterprises' explosion-proof products!
What is the IECEx certificate application process? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Inspection & Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
IECEx member states' 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 undertakes the following certification tasks primarily:
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, 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.

Application cycle for ATEX certification at Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The ATEX certification timeline is dependent on the customer's specified explosion-proof type, grade, and factory audit status; the specific timeline is subject to actual conditions.

ATEX Certification Validity -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX or IECEx certificates differ from domestic explosion-proof certification (both the domestic explosion-proof certificate and the explosion-proof CCC certificate have a validity period of 5 years).
The certificate does not state an expiration date; does this imply it is indefinitely valid?
ATEX certificates do not have an expiration date. ATEX certification is a combination of product testing and factory audits.
The validity of the certificate is maintained after each factory audit and approval.
If the factory audit is not conducted according to schedule, the certificate becomes invalid. If the certification standards are updated but the certificate is not, it will also become invalid.

What is the difference between ATEX certification and CE certification?
CE certification is a mandatory certification in the EU market, and all equipment and products entering the EU market must pass the relevant CE directive certification.
For instance, there are EMC directives, LVD directives, MD directives, ATEX directives, etc.
Different products are subject to different certification directives; the ATEX directive is specifically for explosion-proof equipment and products.
ATEX certification can be likened to the CE certification for explosion-proof products.
Each directive has different applicable standards; the ATEX directive applies to the EN60079 series.
Different explosion-proof types apply to different standard series.
For example, EN 60079.1 is the standard for explosion-proof, EN 60079.7 is the standard for increased safety, and EN 60079.11 is the standard for intrinsic safety, etc.
Learn more about ATEX certification, and feel free to consult Shenzhen ZhongNuo Inspection Technology Co., Ltd. at any time!
ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification Consultancy Services - Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.