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News Release from: TUV Rheinland UK | Subject: ATEX compliance
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 23 June 2003
Last chance for ATEX compliance
In less than two weeks, on 1st July 2003 the ATEX Directive, 94/9/EC, becomes a mandatory requirement.
In less than two weeks, on 1st July 2003 the ATEX Directive, 94/9/EC, becomes a mandatory requirement for all electrical and nonelectrical 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 successfully evaluated against the directive requirements
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.
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