European ATEX Directive
Advantages include CLEAR Zone marking, stringent quality requirements, very user-friendly
Products will have to be re-certified as per the new harmonized ATEX standards
CAT 3 (Zone 2) products will not require approval from a notified body (could be self-certified, if in-house test facilities are available)
Use Directive ATEX137 ‘Protection of workers at Risk from Potentially Explosive Atmospheres’
- Another directive for user industries
- Will be mandatory under EU laws in 2003
- Requirements
- Documented evidence of analysis, HAC, inspections carried out
- Use of ATEX certified (E & M) equipment & safety systems
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