Procedure about estimate and requesting application for ATEX&IECEx and JPEx(TIIS) certification Service

Taking IECEx-ExTR, which conforms to the explosion-proof standards of 36 IECEx member countries,
​is a prerequisite for global products.

Please note the following points when requesting and applying for a quotation so that it is prohibited by regulation.

• If the NB/CBs have provided consultancy services, the application cannot be made at the NB/CBs that received the consultancy services.

• NB/CBs cannot provide consulting services for products that have received explosion proof certification.​

1. Preparation work​
Please check the following items in advance.
1)  Drawings and technical documents conform to IECEx OD 017.
     IECEx OD 017: Drawing and Documentation Guidance for IECEx Certification
2) Necessary books are prepared. (See Section 3 below)2.  Language of documentation
1) The application documents must be in English. ATEX EU-Type Examination,
     IECExCoC, ExTR are issued in English.
2) For languages other than English, please attach an English translation sheets
     or add an English translation beside the original language of the drawing.
​      (IECEx 02, Clause 9.2)

•  Application form​ (Name and address of the applicant, Name and address of manufacturer, equipment name)
• Drawings
• Instruction manual
• Other materials (when necessary)

3. Documents to be submitted.
Documents to be submitted are listed below:
・Drawings
​　Detailed requirements on drawings are specified in IECEx OD017,
　which is available from IECEx website.
・Instruction manual ：
    Include the information specified in Clause 30 (Instructions)
​     of the instruction manual IEC60079-0.
　 (Instruction manual, information for installation, inspection
​      and maintenance, etc.)
・Declaration of Applicant (Form 2)
　All ExCBs must receive a “Declaration of Applicant” signed by the applicant
​　at the time of application based on IECEx regulations.

 ATEX certification and IECEx certification

IECEx and ATEX equipment certification meets legal requirements
​for products used in explosive atmospheres.ATEX is a legal prerequisite for marketing within EU, and IECEx provides an internationally acceptable certification. Here most applicants for explosion proof certification choose to issue certificates for both ATEX and IECEx schemes at the same time.It is possible to have a direct dialogue between the customer’s engineer and our explosion-proof engineer. You can avoid potential problems and misunderstandings that occur when corresponding through non-technical representatives, which is the common practice.
You can also take advantage of our technical advisory services before the process begins to ensure your project is a success.There are two parts to ATEX product certification. The two certifications are treated separately, but the manufacturer can issue a combined “Declaration of Conformity” for both.
• Type Examination: Evaluate, test and define prototypes or representative samples.
• Quality Module Audit (QAN): Ensures future production is identical to the ‘type’ assessed.In case of IECEx will issue an online IECEx certificate. It also requires the certification body to be responsible for conducting and monitoring all production supervision. Here you can monitor the status of all IECEx certificates from our online certificate database.
In this respect IECEx can be viewed as a complete Type 5 product certification system.​On the other hand, ATEX is a hybrid system. In the case of ATEX certification, some equipment also allows all documentation to be issued directly by the manufacturer without going through a notified body.

Please contact us for more information on product’s explosion proof certification
​and explosive atmosphere services.