What is ATEX?
The ATEX Directive regulates equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Full title: Directive 2014/34/EU on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Type: Directive | Category: CE / Product Safety
Who does ATEX apply to?
Manufacturers and importers of equipment for use in areas with explosive gas, vapour or dust mixtures.
Key requirements
Classification into equipment categories, CE marking, ATEX marking, conformity assessment and explosion protection documentation.
How Conphora helps
Conphora automatically monitors ATEX and matches your products against the relevant requirements. The platform identifies gaps, generates documentation and keeps you updated when the rules change.
With Conphora you can:
- Automatic validation - instantly see whether your products comply with ATEX
- Documentation - generate the necessary documentation and declarations of conformity
- Monitoring - get notified when ATEX is updated or amended
- Overview - see compliance status for all products in one place