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Vision and mission

"The IECEx Vision is to be recognized as the global centre of excellence in providing conformity assessment solutions to satisfy the needs of the explosive atmospheres industry" Mission The mission of the IECEx is to facilitate international trade in equipment and services designed for use in explosive atmospheres. IECEx focuses on certifying equipment, services and personnel involved in hazardous environments, providing a globally recognized framework for certification, ensuring saf…

Compilation of comments on ExTAG/196C/CD Draft ExTAG Draft Decision Sheet - A decision is required from the IECEx to confirm or negate the locked rotor test as a mandatory requirement in IEC 60079-19.

2023 Annual Meetings of the IECEx System Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting Documents Symposium Programme & Registration Meeting Registration General Information The 2023 IECEx Annual meetings of the IECEx System will be held in Edinburgh United Kingdom. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and it is located in central eastern Scotland, near the Firth of Forth, close to the North Sea. Thanks to its spectacular rocks, rustic buildings and a huge collection of medieval and classic architecture, including numerous stone decorations, it is often consider…

A Proposal received from TC31 WG4 Convenor, Mr Guenter Gabriel, to discuss possible cooperation with IECEx regarding Spark Test Apparatus (STA) with the suggestion to reactivate ExTAG WG08 Common Assessment of IS Equipment and Systems.

Assessors

IECEx Approved Assessors, Appointment Procedures and Documentation The purpose of this database is to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of IECEx Approved Assessors. Also included is reference to procedures for the appointment of experts as assessors. The IECEx System also includes a comprehensive re-assessment programme for accepted ExCBs and ExTL as a means of ensuring their ongoing capability to comply to IECEx System requirements. Contact the Secretary for details. All IECEx Mem…

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…

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…

ExMarkCo

IECEx Conformity Mark Committee Introduction The IECEx Conformity Mark committee is responsible for overseeing and approving the use of the IECEx Mark of Conformity. The committee documents are password-protected.  To obtain a  password contact the IECEx Secretariat. When documents are no longer current they are moved to the Archive.

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…

Scope Extension Assessment Report for LCIE, an Accepted ExCB and ExTL within the IECEx System, Equipment Scheme 02, to include IEC TS 60079-46, ISO 80079-36 and ISO 80079-37 in their scope. Note: This voting document is under the new on-line voting system.