Are you about to bring your products to the market? Please take the legislation in consideration if you have finished designing products that are used in an environment with a potentially explosive atmosphere. This includes both electrical and mechanical products. Product safety for products used in an explosive atmosphere are defined in the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, which stipulates the requirements for countries in the European Economic Area. Additionally, the directive applies to devices and protective systems for prevention of the spread of an explosion. Furthermore, Devices and protective systems outside the hazardous area that contribute to safety inside the hazardous area, also known as ‘associated product’, comply the same directive.

When trading ATEX products on the European market, its mandatory to obtain the CE-mark for every company or entity. With the CE-mark you will declare that the product is in accordance with all legal requirements that are set out in Directive 2014/34/EU. The manufacturer must also ensure that the technical documentation contains sufficient information to confirm whether the product meets the essential requirements. The technical documentation must identify the requirements for the product. In addition, the design, manufacture, safety aspects and operation of the product must be indicated. Please keep in mind, putting a product on the market, makes you responsible for its safety in use.