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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…

Who benefits

Our impact and initiatives Who benefits Partner Organisations Who benefits Built and maintained for industry and community by representatives of industry and community in response to the stated needs of industry and community regarding Ex areas. How is this achieved? Through Standards & Conformity Assessment (CA). Standards, certification requirements, and conformity assessment related to Ex equipment have existed for many decades. The basic principles of explosion protection are…

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…

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…

Procedure for the Appointment of Experts as Assessors

Procedure for the appointment of experts as IECEx Approved Assessors Action Completion by the applicant assessor of F-007 IECEx, Assessor Application, and submission of a current Curriculum Vitae. Review and endorsement of the application by the applicant’s National Member Body then takes place. This should include review of the assessor's claimed competencies. Once the review and endorsement process has been completed the National Member Body signs, and thereby completes, the app…

F.A.Qs - Certified service facility scheme

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Certified service facility scheme The IECEx Secretariat have compiled the following FAQs for the certified service facility scheme, which are based on questions from industry, 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. Are IECEx Certified Service Facilities that are certifie…

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…

About us

Who we are About us Vision and mission How IECEx operates Management structure Executive Countries - Member Body Certification Bodies (ExCBs) The IECEx system aims to facilitate international trade in equipment and services for use in explosive atmospheres while maintaining the required level of safety. What is an Ex area? Ex areas can be known by different names such as “Hazardous Locations”, “Hazardous Areas” “Explosive Atmospheres”, and the like and relate to areas where flamm…

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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…

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