International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System)
Please view this animation video for an introduction to the IECEx 02 Certified Equipment Scheme (click link to access)
Now available with subtitles in other languages (click link)
Future Annual Meetings of the IECEx System
2021: Remote Participation due to COVID-19
2022: Under Review
2023: United Kingdom
2024: Brazil
2025: Japan
IECEx
IECEx is the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres. It uses quality assessment specifications that are based on International Standards prepared by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Please refer to the following links to learn more about the IECEx Schemes:
Find out more about IECEx
IECEx Brochure - IECEx System
IECEx Brochure - Personnel Scheme
IECEx Brochure - Certified Service Facilities Scheme
IECEx Brochure - Conformity Mark Licensing
IEC e-tech News
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Risk prevention in the Ex sector
Nowadays, workplace safety is of major importance, regardless of business s...
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Are your tank wagons at risk of electros...
Large amounts of liquids can be transported over long distances in an eco-f...
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Reducing risks in oil and gas transporta...
The oil and gas sector, like many industries, relies heavily on transportat...
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Protecting people and equipment from exp...
Interview with the Chair of IEC Technical Committee 31, Martin Thedens.
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IEC and IECEx help make hazardous areas ...
Whether in the neighbourhood grocery store or in an oil refinery, safety in...
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A future for carbon capture and storage?
The signals are everywhere: extreme heat, dry spells, stronger and more des...
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G20 standards summit highlights key role...
The Riyadh International Standards Summit held on 4 November 2020 examined ...
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Protecting lives and the environment in ...
Safety is defined in the Collins dictionary as the state of being safe from...
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Smart pigs essential to the detection of...
Pipelines are widely used throughout the world to transport oil, gas and ot...
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Oil and gas in the digital age
While cyber security is primordial nowadays in all types of industries, it ...
Quick Links
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Certified Equipment Scheme
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Certified Service Facilities
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Personnel Competencies
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Conformity Mark Licensing
- IECEx Recognised Training Providers (RTPs)
- ExTAG Decision Sheets List
- IEC TC31 & IECEx Meeting Schedule
- IECEx Animation Intro to the Certified Equipment Scheme - with subtitles in various languages
Members Quick Guides
News and Featured
This article originally appeared in Hazardex magazine and is republished with kind permission.
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- Hazardex 2021July IECEx Ron Sinclair_Getting at the information
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