UK ATEX (UK Ex) compliance & safety regulations
Support safe equipment use in explosive atmospheres and achieve regulatory compliance in the UK with pre-assessments and conformity services for SI 2016 No.1107.
UK ATEX (UK Ex) compliance & safety regulations
Demonstrating the highest safety standards
Operating or placing equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres requires strict adherence to health and safety regulations. In the UK, this is governed by The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations – SI 2016 No. 1107, which mirrors much of the EU’s ATEX Directive but reflects the UK’s post-Brexit legal framework.
Manufacturers, suppliers, and operators must ensure that equipment not only meets technical standards but is properly assessed, documented, and prepared for certification. For many, pre-compliance evaluations are a critical step in identifying gaps early and ensuring smoother UKCA marking or continued CE alignment for legacy products.
How our compliance & safety services support you
DNV offers a combination of pre-compliance evaluation and regulatory conformity assessment services for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in the UK.
Our services include:
- Pre-compliance gap analysis against SI 2016 No.1107 and applicable standards.
- Review of technical documentation, test reports, and design files.
- Guidance on routes to UKCA marking or dual CE/UKCA conformity.
- Risk assessments and evaluation of explosion protection measures.
- Support for conformity procedures under applicable modules (e.g., Type Examination, Production QA).
We work with manufacturers and their supply chains to ensure products are both safe and compliant before entering the UK market.
Trusted experts in explosive atmospheres safety
DNV is a leading provider of conformity assessment services for explosive atmosphere equipment. With extensive experience in ATEX, IECEx, and now UK EX regulations, we are uniquely positioned to support manufacturers navigating UKCA requirements and safety assurance under SI 2016 No.1107.
Our technical teams provide practical, risk-based evaluations, helping clients proactively address potential compliance challenges before formal certification.
Benefits of our compliance & safety services
- Ensure equipment compliance with UK EX safety legislation.
- Reduce risk of delays through early-stage gap analysis.
- Achieve UKCA or dual-marking readiness.
- Strengthen product safety and documentation integrity.
- Improve confidence among UK stakeholders, buyers, and regulators.
- Build smoother paths to international certifications (e.g., ATEX/IECEx).
