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 international explosion-proof certification factory audit system. We can provide certification reference materials, preliminary explosion-proof technology, and factory inspections, offering robust support for companies seeking export certification for their explosion-proof products!
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, protection class, and factory audit status; the exact duration is subject to actual circumstances.

What is ATEX Certification? How can a company apply for ATEX Certification?
ATEX is the EU's防爆指令CE certification, which is mandatory. The directive code is 2014/34/EU, and the certification standard is EN60079.
So the customer mentioned they need an explosion-proof CE certification, either 2014/EU/34 or EN60079 standard certification, both referring to ATEX certification.
ATEX certification comes in different modes, with varying issuing authorities and fee cycles.
ZhongNuo Inspection is applying for ATEX certification. For more details, feel free to contact or leave a private message!

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 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 considered as the CE certification for explosion-proof products.
Each directive has different applicable standards; for the ATEX directive, the applicable standards are the EN60079 series.
Different explosion-proof types are applicable to various 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.
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ATEX certification applies to which regions? -- Shenzhen Zhongnuo Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
ATEX is the abbreviation of French "Atmosphères EXplosibles," meaning "Explosive Atmospheres."
It is a防爆 directive within the EU CE certification.
As of July 1, 2003, all equipment and protective systems entering the EU market and used in explosive environments.
The product must comply with the ATEX (94/9/EC) Directive, which is a mandatory certification for the EU market. The directive has been updated to 2014/EU/34.
ATEX certification is a mandatory certification for explosion-proof electrical products in the European market.
The scope of equipment applicable to this directive includes fixed offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, flour mills, and other locations with potential explosive environments. An estimated 3 billion euros worth of such equipment is procured in the European market annually.
Products with ATEX certification enjoy higher customer trust and market recognition in the EU, enhancing the company's reputation and the international competitiveness of the products.
ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification Consulting Services - Shenzhen ZhongNuo Inspection Technology Co., Ltd.