Navigating ATEX and IECEx certification can be challenging, especially when documentation gaps, design uncertainties, or unexpected test failures slow projects down. This whitepaper distils years of technical insight from Eurofins Electrical and Electronics CML into a clear, high-level framework that helps manufacturers prepare more effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and move through certification with greater confidence.

Whether you are working on your first Ex-certified product or upgrading existing approvals, this guide provides structured, practical guidance to help your teams streamline compliance and accelerate safe, successful entry into global Hazloc markets.

This whitepaper offers:

• A high-level five-step framework to approach ATEX and IECEx certification efficiently.

• Clear guidance on preparing complete documentation and avoiding common causes of delay.

• Practical examples from real certification challenges faced by manufacturers.

• Insights into testing requirements and how to reduce the risk of failed assessments.

• Best-practice recommendations for smoother project planning and faster approvals.

• An overview of global schemes supported by Eurofins Electrical and Electronics, including ATEX, IECEx, UKEX, INMETRO, and more.