Atex

Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) lays down rules on the sale and putting into service of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. It aims to ensure that products fulfil certain requirements to protect the health and safety of persons, workers and the protection of domestic animals and property. It applies to a wide range of products, including equipment used on fixed offshore oil and gas platforms, in petrochemical plants, mines, flourmills and other areas where a potentially explosive atmosphere may be present.
Legal act:
Directive 2014/34/EU
Consolidated act:
29/03/2014 (Languages available: NL, RO, SV)
ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines - May 2020
Legal acts repealed:
Previous guidelines:
ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines - December 2017
ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines - 19 April 2016
Consolidated harmonised standards summary list - 26 February 2020
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/260 of 25 February 2020 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1202 as regards explosion prevention and protection - OJ L 54 of 26 February 2020, p. 31–33
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1202 of 12 July 2019 on the harmonised standards for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres drafted in support of Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council C/2019/5171 - OJ L 189 of 15 July 2019, p. 71–72