ATEX certification is a mandatory certification for explosion-proof products issued by the European Union. It is an explosion-proof directive within the framework of CE certification, with the directive code 2014/34/EU. The certification standard is EN60079, and it applies to EU member states and related regions.

This certification mandates that all explosion-proof equipment must comply with the requirements of its various standards before being placed on the market in the European Union.

Characteristics of ATEX Certification

Scope of Application

It is only applicable to the European Union region.

Mandatory Nature

It is a mandatory certification requirement.

Implementation Standards

It implements the IEC 60079 series of standards.

Explosion-proof Mark

The ATEX explosion-proof mark is more complex compared to marks from other certification systems (such as the IECEx certification mark).

Key Differences Between ATEX Certification and IECEx Certification

Scope of Application

ATEX certification applies to the European Union region, while IECEx certification applies to member countries of the IECEx system, including major economic powers such as China.

Mandatory Nature

ATEX certification is mandatory, whereas IECEx certification is voluntary.

Conversion Validity

Currently, an ATEX certification certificate cannot be converted into certificates for other countries/regions outside the European Union. In contrast, IECEx member states directly or indirectly recognize IECEx certificates.

If you are interested in the application process for ATEX certification or wish to learn more about ATEX certification, please feel free to contact STS!