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ATEX Directive (94/9/EC)

The ATEX Directive 94/9/EC ("ATmospheres EXplosibles", French for explosive atmospheres) for CE Marking addresses Potentially Explosive Issues.

The Directive 94/9/EC became mandatory within the European Union as of July 2003. The new ATEX Directive based on the New and Global Approach replaces three Old Approach directives, 76/117/EEC, 79/196/EEC and 82/130/EEC.

ATEX applies to all kind of, electrical or non-electrical equipment, machines and industrial installations, placed in potential explosive Atmospheres.

It also applies to safety devices, controlling devices and regulating devices intended for use outside potentially explosive areas, but required for or contributing to the safe functioning of equipment and　protection systems with respect to the risks of explosions.

Equipment in the scope of the ATEX Directive is divided into groups and categories depending on the intended use and the duration or frequency of the presence of the explosive atmosphere.

ATEX is an overall concept considering the complete design and manufacturing process. It addresses also:

• the Risk Assessment
• the Quality System
• the Design and conformity assessment procedures

TUV Rheinland Japan offers:

• Seminar and Training
• Assistance in completing ATEX Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Assistance in defining equipment groups, categories and hazardous locations
• Support in creating Ex-Proof documentation and also by interpreting measures to improve worker's safety
• Testing and certification up to Notified Body Approval

Whether you design and manufacture equipment for use in or in conjunction with potential explosive atmospheres or have an existing machine or device design that needs ATEX approval or an explosion-risk related analysis, TUV can help.

For further details please contact TÜV Rheinland Japan.

Other interesting links:

• Text of directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95)
• Guideline to the directive
• Text of directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137)
• List of harmonized standards
• European Union
• New and Global Approach

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