LabTest Certification Achieves a Milestone: First ATEX QAN Certificate Issued
“LabTest Certification issues its 1st QAN Certificate as a Canadian Notified Body for the EU ATEX Directive, hazardous locations equipment.”
Products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres are subject to strict regulatory requirements, particularly for entry into the European Union market. The ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) is a key piece of legislation governing this equipment, and compliance is mandatory for manufacturers.
This process requires assessment by a Notified Body, an organization officially designated by an EU member state to verify that products meet the essential health and safety requirements of applicable directives.
LabTest First ATEX QAN Certificate Issued
A Significant Accomplishment for a North American Provider
LabTest Certification has reached a pivotal moment by issuing its first Quality Assurance Notification (QAN) certificate as a Canadian-based Notified Body for the ATEX Directive. This achievement confirms our official capacity to conduct the full conformity assessment procedure for equipment destined for hazardous locations within the European Union.
Spotlight on a Successful Partnership
Congratulations to HF Scientific, a @Watts Water Technologies brand, for successfully completing the assessment to EN 80079-34 (Explosive atmospheres – Part 34: Application of quality management systems for Ex Product manufacture). This standard specifically addresses the quality assurance processes required for manufacturing products used in explosive environments.
What This Means for Manufacturers
For companies in North America and elsewhere, this development provides a local pathway to the EU market. Working with a Notified Body like LabTest Certification can simplify the process of achieving ATEX compliance. Our team understands both the North American and international regulatory landscapes, which can help streamline certification for manufacturers.
The ATEX Certification Process
The process for obtaining ATEX certification involves several steps, which may include:
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A review of the product’s technical documentation and design.
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Testing of the product to applicable Harmonized Standards (e.g., EN IEC 60079 series).
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Assessment of the manufacturer’s production quality system, often to EN 80079-34.
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Ongoing surveillance to ensure continued conformity.
