IECEX ATEX Comparison
IECEX ATEX Comparison
IECEX ATEX Comparison
Since the introduction of the IECEx On-Line Certificate of Conformity, late 2003, there has been
a constant flow of inquires seeking an explanation of the differences between the IECEx Scheme
and European ATEX System.
This document aims to provide a brief overview of the differences between the IECEx and the
ATEX Systems relating to specific items that are commonly raised.
This document is not a full listing of the differences and the reader is encouraged to consult an
appropriate organization, body or individual when in need of a more detailed explanation of such
differences.
Likewise, the information contained in this document is for information purposes with the rules of
the IECEx Scheme and ATEX system taking precedence at all times.
Document History
Date
2008 08
Summary
Original Issue (Version 1)
Address:
IECEx Secretariat
SAI Global Building
286 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
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IECEx Guide
An Informative Guide comparing various elements of both
IECEx and ATEX
IECEx
Industry Representatives
(Manufacturers, Certification Bodies, Ex Equipment End
Users, Regulators, Community interests)
ATEX
E. U. Commission
(Government Regulatory)
Aim
Validity / Legal
Today:
ATEX Directive is Law in all the E. U. Countries
- Products with IECEx Certificate accepted in several (Mandatory application)
countries
- Alternatively a single test report (ExTR) can be
Limited to Europe
sent to any IECEx Certifier to issue locally
accepted certification
Field of Application
Current:
- Electrical and Non electrical products and systems
- Gas / Dust Industries
- Now Covering SERVICE INDUSTRIES, e.g. Repair
and Overhaul
Standards Used
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IECEx Guide
An Informative Guide comparing various elements of both
IECEx and ATEX
ITEM
Certification Procedure
IECEx
ATEX
generally used to assess products
ExNBs issue
- EC Type examination certificate
- Ex QAN (Quality Assessment notification
for production facility)
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IECEx Guide
An Informative Guide comparing various elements of both
IECEx and ATEX
ITEM
Conformity Assessment
IECEx
ATEX
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IECEx Guide
An Informative Guide comparing various elements of both
IECEx and ATEX
ITEM
IECEx
ATEX
their countries.
Manufacturer Surveillance
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IECEx Guide
An Informative Guide comparing various elements of both
IECEx and ATEX
ITEM
IECEx
ATEX
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