Ensure ATEX certification for both products (2014/34/EU) and workplaces (99/92/EC). Choose Applus+ Laboratories, an expert notified body.
Explosive Atmospheres or “ATmosphère EXplosible” (in French), known as ATEX in Europe, may take place in environments under the presence of the following factors:
The EU regulates the safety of equipment, workers and workplaces used in equipment of Explosives Atmospheres through two EU directives.
One to regulate the products used in explosive atmospheres and best practices for working safely with them. The other regulates the applicable requisites to ensure that workers are also protected while working in explosive atmospheres.
The ATEX Product Directive (2014/34/EU) governs all requirements for products to be used in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.
The ATEX Worker Protection Directive (99/92/EC) regulates when a working area should be considered as ATEX, and lists out responsibilities to carry out and manage risk assessments and determine the appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce potential risks.
ATEX Certification applies to manufacturing facilities located within the EU or for vendors hoping to sell equipment that’s to be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere within the EU. Additionally, ATEX certification can provide the following benefits:
ATEX and IECEx certifications are actually very similar, the main difference is their geographical reach.
Short for International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive, IECEx it’s a mutual international certification scheme that’s accepted in more than 50 countries. Its objective is to build confidence in the safety of Ex equipment under a mutual scheme, facilitating international market access for equipment and services used in explosive atmospheres. On the other hand, ATEX is a mandatory scheme for Europe.
When used in potentially explosive atmospheres, all products sold for the EU must demonstrate their compliance with the 2014/34/EU ATEX Directive. The conformity assessment and process structure can be complex, even for the most experienced manufacturers. As a Notified Body, we have the know-how and accreditation to facilitate its completion.
Our international team of experts can help you meet specific market needs and provide guidance throughout the whole CE Marking process. This includes:
These are some of the variables that must be considered to define the right ATEX Directive procedure:
Other conformity requirements, such as additional assessments, depend on the Zone the product is to be used at. Employees operating in ATEX areas must also undergo specific training and obtain certifications based on their factory line function.
Applus+ Laboratories counts with QPS Applus+, a Notified Body that can conduct ATEX Product Certification for both North America and Europe. These are their corresponding marks:
The ATEX certification process on workplaces comprises a series of distinct stages. We’re standing by to help clients meet specific needs and can provide support throughout all stages, including:
Our experts conduct the proper test reports and certificates for equipment and personnel operating in Explosive Atmospheres worldwide, including the EU, UK, US and Canada and other international markets thanks to IECEx Certification.
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