ATEX Certification Conformity Assessment Modules

The ATEX Directive defines several conformity assessment modules that manufacturers can use to demonstrate compliance with the essential health and safety requirements for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The available ATEX certification modules include:

• Module A – Internal Production Control

• Module B – EU-Type Examination

• Module C1 – Conformity to Type Based on Internal Production Control Plus Supervised Product Testing

• Module D – Conformity to Type Based on Quality Assurance of the Production Process

• Module E – Conformity to Type Based on Product Quality Assurance

• Module F – Conformity to Type Based on Product Verification

• Module G – Conformity Based on Unit Verification

The appropriate conformity assessment module depends on factors such as the equipment category, the type of product, and the applicable certification requirements. Selecting the correct module is an important step in achieving ATEX compliance and obtaining market access within the European Union.