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ATEX & IECEx — global Ex certification

Explosion-proof certification for hazardous-area equipment under ATEX (2014/34/EU) and the IECEx scheme — accepted in 40+ countries from the EU through Asia and the Middle East.

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What we do

Four core areas under this service line.

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ATEX certificates

Directive 2014/34/EU type examination certificates for the European market and Notified Body engagement.

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IECEx scheme

Certificates of Conformity (CoC), Test Reports (ExTR) and Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) under the global IECEx scheme.

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Hazardous-area classification

Zone definition (0/1/2 for gas and 20/21/22 for dust) and selection of the appropriate protection concept.

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Quality assurance audits

IECEx 03-1 quality audits and ATEX module D / E / F production-quality assurance audits.

Standards

Standards we work with.

A selection of the directives, regulations and standards we cover under this service. Full scope shared per project.

2014/34/EU ATEX Directive
IEC 60079-0 General requirements
IEC 60079-1 Flameproof enclosures “d”
IEC 60079-7 Increased safety “e”
IEC 60079-11 Intrinsic safety “i”
IEC 60079-15 Type of protection “n”
IEC 60079-31 Dust ignition protection “t”
IECEx OD 005 Operational document for the IECEx scheme

How it works

Four steps from scope to certificate.

Equipment review

Determine the protection concept and applicable IEC 60079 sub-standards for your equipment.
Type test

Laboratory testing per the relevant IEC 60079 series in an accredited Ex test facility.
QA audit

Initial Quality Assurance audit of the production site to verify the manufacturing controls.
Certificate

IECEx CoC and/or ATEX type-examination certificate issued, plus annual surveillance schedule.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

What's the difference between ATEX and IECEx?

ATEX is the EU directive — mandatory for the European market. IECEx is a global certification scheme accepted by 40+ countries. They share the same IEC 60079 standards but follow different certification routes. Most manufacturers exporting globally hold both.

Do I need both ATEX and IECEx?

If your equipment goes both to the EU and to other regions (Middle East, Asia, parts of Latin America), holding both keeps market access simple and avoids re-certifying for each country.

Are surveillance audits required?

Yes — annual surveillance under IECEx and at intervals defined by the ATEX module (D / E / F). Boem coordinates these so they stack with your existing ISO 9001 audit when possible.

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