What is the difference between IEC and IECEx?

While ATEX is a mandatory application limited to Europe, IECEx is an international certification accepted in several countries to help build confidence in the safety of Ex equipment. While ATEX is a requirement in Europe, IEC Ex is accepted across several countries internationally.

What is IEC Ex certification?

IECEx is the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres. It uses quality assessment specifications that are based on International Standards prepared by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Do ATEX certificates expire?

Certificates issued under Directive 94/9/EC will remain valid under the new Directive 2014/34/EU and Certificates that still refer to the old directive do not have to be re-issued to reference the new Directive.

Is ATEX certification accepted in Australia?

ATEX is the certification required for protection against workplace hazards in the EU. In Australia, equipment that is certified ATEX is not accepted as it is not up to the Australian standard.

What do IEC and EN stand for?

the International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC stands for the International Electrotechnical Commission: An “organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.”

Is BS EN the same as EN?

British Standard – BS denotes Britain’s National Standards which are controlled by the British Standards Institute (BSI). EN denotes a Standard which is adopted by the European community and is controlled by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).

What are the 3 Recognised certification schemes acceptable for Australia?

Accreditations