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Ensure Compliance with the ANZEx, IECEx and ATEX Directive

If you manufacture or sell equipment or protective systems for use in or in conjunction with potentially explosive atmospheres internationally (IECEx), especially in Australia (IECEx and / or MP87) and the European Union (ATEX), your products need to conform to a relevant hazardous area scheme / system (IECEx, MP87 or ATEX (ATmospheres EXplosibles) directive).

IECEx: The objective of the IECEx System is to facilitate international trade in equipment and services for use in explosive atmospheres, while maintaining the required level of safety. TUV Rheinland Australia is an ACB and ExTL under the IECEx system, approved to do test and certification of equipment including flameproof (Ex d) and intrinsic safety (Ex i). In addition TRAU can issue QAR’s (Manufacturer’s Quality audit reports), including for production and repair or overhaul (Service facilities). (For scope of approval under the IECEx see the IECEx website, information, ExCB’s)

ANZEx: The Australian Program for the Certification of Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres is commonly referred to as the ANZEx Scheme. The ANZEx Scheme rules and procedures for the equipment certification program are defined in Miscellaneous Publication MP87-1: 2008. This includes product type testing, including flameproof (Ex d) and intrinsic safety (Ex i), as well as the associated auditing of manufacturers’ production capabilities according to the requirements of MP87.

ATEX: The ATEX directive’s scope includes safety devices, controlling devices, and regulating devices, as well as equipment intended for use outside potentially explosive atmospheres, but required for or contributing to the safe functioning of equipment and protective systems. TUV Rheinland Australia can assist in obtaining ATEX certification via TUV Rheinland Germany (Notified Body under ATEX)

Through test and certification as well as auditing, TÜV Rheinland, as an approved certification body under the schemes / systems can test and certify your product for IECEx, ANZEx and the ATEX directive.

Benefits at a Glance

With IECEx / ANZEx / ATEX services from TÜV Rheinland, you can:

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements worldwide, ensuring employee and facility safety
• Reach full product safety compliance and certification prior to product placement
• Gain an edge over your competition in the global marketplace with an approval mark from a global notified body
• Benefit from our explosion protection experts, located across the globe, available to help identify local requirements and assist with certification
• Access a common shared-networked database, reducing waiting time for documents to be transferred between agencies through conventional methods
• Dramatically reduce approval times and costs by using harmonized standards and common test protocols
• Reduce risk of company liability with documented safety standards

Benefit from our quick turn around time, years of experience and expertise.