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News Release from: TUV Rheinland UK
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 19 June 2003
Final reminder for Atex directive
Mandatory requirement for all electrical and non-electrical equipment, protective systems, components and safety devices intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
On 1 July, the Atex directive, 94/9/EC, becomes a mandatory requirement for all electrical and non-electrical equipment, protective systems, components and safety devices intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres As with similar CE marking directives, equipment falling within its scope may not be put on the marked unless it is sucessfully evaluated against the directive requirements
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 29 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Compliant equipment can be identified by its CE marking and with additional Atex specific marking if applicable.
The evaluation method is dependent on the type of equipment involved and the category of the environment in which it will be used.
Options include a combition of EC type-examination, product quality assurance, product verification, unit verification, internal control, and deposition of the technical dossier with a notified body.
Notified bodies have understandably received a large number of enquiries approaching the July deadline, however TUV Rheinland says its global resources ensure quick and effective processing of all enquiries.
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