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!
What is the application process for IECEx certification? -- Shenzhen ZhongNuo 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's main certification services include:
1. Accept IECEx certification applications.
2. Organize Explosion Proof Testing Laboratory (ExTL) to conduct explosion-proof type testing on the certified products (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. Contact the IECEx Secretariat for issuance of IECEx certification.
7. Conduct annual supervision for manufacturers holding an IECEx certification.

The cycle for applying for ATEX certification at Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The ATEX certification timeline is dependent on the client's chosen 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 certificates (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 is passed.
If the factory inspection is not conducted according to schedule, the certificate becomes invalid. If the certification standards are updated and the certificate is not renewed, it will also become invalid.

What's 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 example, there are EMC directives, LVD directives, MD directives, ATEX directives, etc.
Different products are subject to different certification directives; the ATEX directive specifically applies to explosion-proof equipment and products.
ATEX certification can be considered as 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 are applicable to different standard series.
For instance, EN 60079.1 is an explosion-proof standard, EN 60079.7 is an increased safety standard, EN 60079.11 is intrinsic safety standard, etc.
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ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification Consultancy Services - Shenzhen ZhongNuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.