ATEX certification & compliance
Ensure explosion safety compliance and CE marking with accredited ATEX certification services under Directive 2014/34/EU.
ATEX certification & compliance
Demonstrating the highest safety standards
In hazardous environments, equipment must be designed and tested to prevent ignition and protect life, property, and operations. The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU regulates equipment and protective systems used in explosive atmospheres within the EU, covering both mechanical and electrical devices.
As industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, and manufacturing expand globally, demonstrating ATEX compliance is a requirement for EU market access and a growing benchmark for safety and quality. Whether you're entering the EU market or aligning internal systems with recognized standards, third-party assurance is essential.
How our ATEX compliance services support you
DNV offers ATEX certification and compliance services under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, supporting both:
- Accredited certification (for CE marking with Notified Body involvement).
- Assessments (for internal assurance or market entry preparation).
Our services include:
- Type examination and conformity assessment for Group I & II equipment.
- Evaluation of technical documentation and risk assessment.
- Quality assurance notifications (Annexes IV, VII).
- Ongoing surveillance for production facilities.
- Technical file storage for manufacturers (Module A – self declaration)
- ATEX evaluations to align with internal or supply chain requirements.
Trusted experts in ATEX
DNV is a Notified Body for the ATEX Directive and brings decades of experience in explosion safety compliance. With technical experts in hazardous area equipment and global project execution capabilities, we help manufacturers reduce risk, ensure conformity, and build confidence with regulators and customers.
Whether your product is new to market or requires reassessment, we provide efficient, impartial, and transparent ATEX services tailored to your product type and business objectives.
Benefits of our ATEX compliance services
- Achieve CE marking under ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
- Demonstrate explosion protection compliance.
- Reduce risks of regulatory penalties or market delays.
- Strengthen product reliability and reputation.
- Prepare for IECEx or multi-market certification pathways.
- Streamline technical file review and documentation alignment.
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.
