Hazardous Area – EX equipment
Explosive atmospheres present significant risks, and DNV supports safe, compliant operations through independent ATEX/IECEx certification and lifecycle assurance services.
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Hazardous Area – EX equipment
Services
INMETRO certification & regulations
UK ATEX (UK Ex) compliance & safety regulations
ATEX certification & compliance
Global hazardous area equipment (Ex) certification schemes
Hazardous Locations Certification for USA and Canada
Hazardous Area Training Courses
IECEx Product Certification Scheme
Mechanical Equipment (Non-Electrical Equipment)
Verification & Certification of Assemblies of Hazardous Area Equipment
ATEX 153 ‘Worker Protection Directive’ 99/92/EC
Quality Assurance for Manufacturers of Hazardous Area Equipment (QAN & QAR)
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing Industry
Industrial machinery
INMETRO – Certification for Explosive Atmospheres in Brazil
Details
DNV supports manufacturers and operators with EX equipment certification and compliance across global schemes, including ATEX, IECEx, INMETRO, and national regulations.
We provide advisory on safety regulations, pre-compliance, and testing against international and regional standards to ensure reliable, safe equipment for explosive atmospheres.
Resources about Ex equipment certification
Explore core resources to help you understand and manage ATEX, IECEx and related certification schemes for equipment used in explosive atmospheres.
ATEX Certification Requirements
Get an overview of the technical, safety and documentation requirements your equipment must meet for ATEX certification.
ATEX Request for Quote
Share your product details and receive a tailored proposal for ATEX assessment, testing and certification.
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
Access the legal framework that defines how equipment and protective systems for explosive atmospheres must be designed, tested and placed on the EU market.
ATEX guidance and interpretation
Use practical guidance to interpret ATEX obligations, clarify roles and responsibilities, and apply the requirements correctly.
CE marking for Ex equipment
Understand how CE marking demonstrates conformity with relevant EU safety directives, including ATEX, and what it means for market access.
Complaints and appeals process
Learn how to raise a concern or appeal a certification decision, and how DNV manages cases in a transparent and impartial way.