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Collaboration with Standards Committees
Partner Organisations UNECE OIML Collaboration with Standards Committees IEC TC 31 Meeting Schedule Hydrogen Council IEC TC 31 Equipment for explosive atmospheres IECEx Origins stem from discussions at the 1992 Brisbane meeting of IEC TC 31, where it was identified that have a suite of International standards covering technical requirements for Electrical Equipment suitable for use in areas where flammable and combustible materials may be present (Ex areas) was not sufficient, rather…
The IECEx System is based on the use of International Standards, such as IEC Standards and ISO Standards. These Standards are dedicated to the highly specialised fields associated with the use of equipment, termed Ex equipment, and installations in areas where a potential may exist of fire or explosion. The Standards listed below are examples of the Standards used by the IECEx System and are available for secure purchase online. Simply click on any of the Standards below (Links) and this will ta…
The IECEx System is based on the use of International Standards, such as IEC Standards and ISO Standards. These Standards are dedicated to the highly specialised fields associated with the use of equipment, termed Ex equipment, and installations in areas where a potential may exist of fire or explosion. The Standards listed below are examples of the Standards for the Certified Service Facility Scheme used by the IECEx System and are available for secure purchase online. Simply click on any of th…
Partner Organisations UNECE OIML Collaboration with Standards Committees IEC TC 31 Meeting Schedule Hydrogen Council UNECE The United Nations, through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), provides a multilateral platform that facilitates greater economic integration and cooperation among United Nations Member States and promotes sustainable development and economic prosperity. The UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP. 6)…
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Conditions for ExCBs To be eligible to join the IECEx, a certification body (CB) must be first endorsed by the IECEx Member Body and pass an initial peer assessment. The member bodies then vote to approve the acceptance of the CB into the IECEx Scheme.Then, in order to remain a member, it must be regularly reassessed. Prerequisites for acceptance include that: the certification body be located in a participating country its certification operations are recognized within its own country…
Partner Organisations UNECE OIML Collaboration with Standards Committees IEC TC 31 Meeting Schedule Hydrogen Council A Joint Working Group (JWG) between IECEx and OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) has been initiated as per the Terms of Reference and Membership of the JWG IECEx/OIML. Terms of Reference and Membership of the JWG IECEx/OIML ToR (Terms of Reference) “In accordance with the provisions of the IEC OIML MoU (October 2018), especially…
F.A.Qs - Certified equipment scheme
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Certified Equipment Scheme The IECEx Secretariat have compiled the following FAQs for the certified equipment scheme, which are based on questions from Ex Equipment Manufacturers, Purchasers and Users. The information provided in the FAQs will be helpful for those new to IECEx. If your question has not been addressed in this FAQs, please do not hesitate to contact the IECEx Secretariat at Contact us. What does the IECEx do? IECEx provid…
Certified equipment scheme Overview Contact a certification body (ExCB) Rules Operational Documents (ODs) Guides Forms F.A.Qs - Certified equipment scheme Standards Proficiency testing scheme Introduction to the Certified Equipment Scheme The IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme is an international certification initiative that ensures the safety and compliance of electrical and mechanical equipment designed for use in explosive atmospheres (hazardous areas). Governed by the IE…