ATEX/IECx
An advanced qualification to enhance your safety
The ATEX and IECEx are two international certification schemes that aim to ensure the safety of equipment used in explosive atmospheres. ATEX is a mandatory certification system limited to Europe, while IECEx is an international certification accepted in several countries. The two systems are not interchangeable, and manufacturers need to choose the certification scheme that best suits their needs.
ATEX stands for “Atmosphere Explosible” and refers to two European Union directives: Directive 1999/92/EC (also known as ATEX 137) and Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114). These directives define the minimum health and safety requirements for the protection of workers in potentially explosive atmospheres.
