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Certified Ex Equipment

OD 024 Testing Register

There are various situations that necessitate that testing of Ex equipment for the purposes of IECEx Certification be conducted at a facility other than an IECEx Testing Laboratory (ExTL). In recognition of these practical, technical and economic needs and to ensure that such testing is conducted under controlled conditions, all off-site testing and witness testing facilities currently being employed by ExTLs must be formally registered.  The key information used for the registration is…

Certified Service Facilities

Management structure

IECEx Management Committee (ExMC) The IECEx membership is made up of countries who are represented by the National Member Bodies and officers who make up the Ex Management Committee (ExMC). For a country to be eligible to join the IECEx, it must already be an IEC Full Member or an IEC Associate Member. A list of the IECEx membership countries can be found on this website. Executive Group The Executive Group of the IECEx System provides an advisory function and is empowered to make ope…

Overview

Certification of personnel competencies scheme Overview Contact a certification body Recognised Training Providers (RTPs) Rules Operational Documents (ODs) Guides Forms F.A.Qs - Certification of personnel competencies scheme Introduction to the IECEx Personnel Competency Scheme The IECEx certification of personnel competency scheme is commonly known as the IECEx Certified Persons Scheme. The scheme provides the means for an individual working in, or associat…

How IECEx operates

How Does it Work? Conformity assessment certification is the process of evaluating and verifying whether a product, service, or system meets specific requirements or standards. The process typically involves a series of tests, inspections, and audits conducted by an independent third-party organization. The IECEx system provides global consistency in certification through a unified set of standardised rules, procedures and Certificate formats adhered to by all IECEx appointed Certification Bodi…

Overview

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…

F.A.Qs - Certified equipment scheme

… users of equipment used in hazardous areas to address the risk of fires or explosions from flammable gases or dusts. Testing and certification of equipment, services and competence of persons to international standards facilitates the sale of safer products internationally at a lower cost. This is achieved through the Conformity Assessment process where approved IECEx Certifying Bodies (ExCBs) conduct testing of Ex equipment to relevant IEC Standards (Equipment Scheme), and the manufacturer pro…