ATEX Compliance in European Union (EU / EEA)
Essential Requirements
| Article | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Essential Requirements | Harmonised standards |
Conformity Assessment
Category 1 equipment: Module B+C, D, F, G, or H — NB required. Category 2 electrical: Module B+C, D, F, or G — NB required. Category 3: Module A (self-declaration).
Harmonised Standards
Applying these standards creates a presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements.
| Standard |
|---|
| EN IEC 60079-0 |
| EN IEC 60079-1 |
| EN IEC 60079-7 |
| EN ISO 80079-36 |
Required Testing & Evidence
Explosion protection and ignition-source control
ATEX standards require equipment protection, ignition source prevention, and temperature classification verification.
Typical artifacts: Explosion protection assessment, temperature class verification, ignition risk analysis.
Co-Applicable Legislation
Products in scope of this legislation may also need to comply with the following:
Data sourced from official EU legislation and the Official Journal. Verify current status before placing products on the market.
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