The European standard IEC/EN 60079-0 is familiar to many companies who require certification to ensure their products are safe for use in potentially explosive (Ex) environments. Some may be less familiar with the that this foundational international standard (and...
The European Commission has released the 6th Edition of the ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines (2026), introducing key clarifications on spare parts, documentation formats, and trace heating systems. This update from ExVeritas outlines what’s changed and how it may impact your compliance strategy.
Major Changes in the New IEC 60079-14:2024 just Published! IEC 60079:2024 contains the specific requirements for the design of electrical systems, selection, installation and the required initial inspection of electrical installations of Ex Equipment in, or...
EN1127-1:2011 withdrawn from the 1st February 2022 EN1127-1:2009 has been one of the most widely used and referenced Standards and is included on numerous UK and European Declarations of Conformity. EN1127 is both a UKCA Designated Standard and ATEX Official...
IEC 60079-26 has been published with a major extension The scope of the standard was extended for separation elements between all EPLs for Gas and Dust hazardous areas as well as for non-electrical equipment. Suffice to say IEC 60079-26 now covers just about...
IEC 60079-10-1:2015 (Area Classification) Withdrawn IEC 60079-10-1:2015 (Area Classification) is now withdrawn as of 18-Dec-2020. The new standard is IEC 60079-10-1:2020 Explosive atmospheres – Part 10-1: Classification of areas – Explosive gas...
IEC 60079-11:2011/ISH6:2019 Pease be aware that IEC 60079-11:2011/ISH6:2019 ( intrinsic safety “i”) Interpretation sheet 6 has been published and this may have a massive impact on anyone making battery powered...
New EN 60079-0:2018 Published A significant new General Requirements Standard has been published as a European Standard for ATEX (and IEC 60079-0:2017 for IECEx) Significant Changes include: Service temp – clarification included that Da and Db equipment needs dust...
IEC TS is a new technical specification for the certification of ‘Assemblies’ that has been adopted by IECEx as a certification standard for issuing IECEx Certificates of Conformity. IEC TS 60079-46 defines an equipment assembly as a ‘pre-manufactured combination...
New Ex o Standard Published ‘Ex o’ now redefined as ‘liquid’ immersion A major revision to the ‘Ex o’ Standard (EN/IEC 60079-6:2015) has been published and the scope of the Standard has been revised to include levels of protection “ob” and...
