IECEx Approvals

LabTest provides manufacturers of hazardous location equipment easy access to international markets with our partnership with Accepted Certification Bodies (ACB), accredited under the IECEx Scheme.

IECEx Scheme Objective

The objective of the IECEx Scheme is to facilitate international trade in equipment and services for use in explosive atmospheres, while maintaining the required level of safety:

• reduced testing and certification costs to manufacturer
• reduced time to market
• international confidence in the product assessment process
• one international database listing
• maintaining International Confidence in equipment and services covered by IECEx Certification

What is an Ex area?

Ex areas can be known by different names such as “Hazardous Locations”, “Hazardous Areas” “Explosive Atmospheres”, and the like and relate to areas where flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts are likely to occur in quantities sufficient to cause a fire or explosion.

The modern day automation of industry has meant an increased need to use equipment in Ex areas. Such equipment is termed “Ex equipment”

1. If you manufacture electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres.
2. You want to reach international markets at minimal cost.
3. You want one test, one certificate, one mark.
4. You need the IECEx.

• BASIC RULES — IECEx 01
• RULES OF PROCEDURE — IECEx 02
• IECEx Certified Service Facilities Program covering repair and overhaul of Ex equipment – IECEx 03

Click here for a list of IECEx member countries

Standards for IECEx Scheme

Complete and return the attached Form to LabTest for a no obligation quotation.