ATEX Directive

Directive 2014/34/EU (AtEx) applies to all types of appliances, protective systems and components intended to be used in or in relation to potentially explosive atmospheres. The Directive also covers control and safety devices intended for use out of the potentially explosive atmospheres, but necessary for the safe operation of the appliances and protective systems with regard to the risks of explosion.
“Explosive atmosphere” means an air mixture which, under certain atmospheric conditions, is characterised by the simultaneous presence of flammable substances in the state of gas, vapour, mist, dust and in which, as a result of a trigger, combustion is propagated to the non-burnt mixture.

Service Details

Under the ATEX Directive, RINA operates as a Notified Body providing the following services:

• issue of the type-specific EU Examination certificate
• issue of the type-specific Certificate of Conformity based on the quality assurance of the production process
• issue of the type-specific Conformity Certificate based on product verification
• issue of the type-specific Conformity Certificate based on internal production control combined with product testing under official controls
• issue of the type-specific Certificate of Conformity based on the quality assurance of the product
• issue of a Certificate of Conformity based on unit assessment
• filing the technical file
• assessment of the degree of IP protection of the enclosures
• thermal and mechanical tests
• material tests
• environmental tests
• issue a voluntary (non-EU) type-specific Examination Certificate
• inspections on machinery and/or equipment involved in the certification
• dedicated training.

Why RINA?

RINA operates as a Notified Body No. 0474, by virtue of the authorisation issued by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (Directorial Decree of 21/04/2016).
Certification activities are carried out by highly qualified personnel and with the help of UNI EN ISO 17025-accredited laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.