International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System)
This years IECEx series of meetings will be held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom from the 18-22 September. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and it is located in central eastern Scotland, near the Firth of Forth, close to the North Sea. Thanks to its spectacular rocks, rustic buildings and a huge collection of medieval and classic architecture, including numerous stone decorations, it is often considered one of the most lively cities in Europe.
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IECEx
IECEx is the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres. It uses quality assessment specifications that are based on International Standards prepared by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Please refer to the following links to learn more about the IECEx Schemes:
Find out more about IECEx
IECEx Brochure - IECEx System
IECEx Brochure - Personnel Scheme
IECEx Brochure - Certified Service Facilities Scheme
IECEx Brochure - Conformity Mark Licensing
Please view this animation video for an introduction to the IECEx 02 Certified Equipment Scheme (click link to access)
Now available with subtitles in other languages (click link)
Please view this animation video for an introduction to the IECEx 03 Certified Services Facilities Scheme (click link to view video)
Please view this animation video for an introduction to the IECEx 05 Personnel Competencies Scheme (click link to view video)
Future Annual Meetings of the IECEx System
2023: United Kingdom - Scheduled for 2023-09-18 to 2023-09-22 This will be face to face
2024: Brazil
2025: Japan
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Quick Links
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Certified Equipment Scheme
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Certified Service Facilities
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Personnel Competencies
- Certification Bodies (ExCBs) - Conformity Mark Licensing
- IECEx Recognised Training Providers (RTPs)
- ExTAG Decision Sheets List
- IEC TC31 & IECEx Meeting Schedule
- IECEx Animation Introduction to the Certified Equipment Scheme
- IECEx Animation Intro to the Certified Equipment Scheme - with subtitles in various languages
- IECEx Animation Introduction to the Certified Service Facility Scheme
- IECEx Animation introduction to the Personnel Competencies Scheme
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Hazardex articles originally appeared in Hazardex magazine and are republished with kind permission.