DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU (2014/34/AB) OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)

Scope of the Legislation:  

1.   This Directive shall apply to the following, hereinafter referred to as ‘products’:

(a)	equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres;

 

(b)	safety devices, controlling devices and regulating devices intended for use outside potentially explosive atmospheres but required for or contributing to the safe functioning of equipment and protective systems with respect to the risks of explosion;

 

(c)	components intended to be incorporated into equipment and protective systems referred to in point (a).

 

Basic Security Requirements: (EU) 2014/34, Annex II

 

Conformity Mark Required by the Legislation: CE affixing, “D” Marking, “G” Marking

 

Conformity Assessment Procedure Required by the Legislation:

 (EU) 2014/34, Annex III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX

 

Date of Entry Into Force: 30/6/2016