Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Directive

The ATEX Directive defines the essential health and safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures for equipment and protective systems used in an environment with potential explosive hazards in the EU market.

Most of the products regulated by this directive require Notified Body involvement. However, there are some exceptions, which can be found in Article 13 of the Directive

Product Examples

Here some examples of products covered by the directive, when used in an environment subject to explosie hazards:

• Lighting
• Enclosures
• Industrial plugs
• Cable accessories
• Sockets

Conversely, here some examples of product that aren’t covered by the directive:

• Medical devices used in the medical environment
• Domestic-used equipment where the environment is generally safe
• Personal protective equipment covered by the PPE Regulation

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a. Official Text of the Directive