ATEX 95 Directive

The aim of the ATEX 95 Directive (94/09/EC) is to guarantee the free movement of the products to which it applies within the EEA.

The ATEX 95 Directive applies to the legal entity which puts the relevant products on the market and/or into operation, regardless of whether this is the manufacturer or its authorised representative, the importer, or any other responsible party. This could even be an employer at the time when machines or equipment are constructed, changed or expanded on the company premises.

The ATEX 95 Directive applies to machinery and protective systems intended for use at locations where there might be a risk of explosion.

Explosion-proof Materials (Commodities Act) Decree

The ATEX 95 Directive is an EU directive (94/09/EC), which has been incorporated into the Explosion-proof Materials (Commodities Act) Decree in the Netherlands. The directive is intended for manufacturers of materials that are suitable for use in areas where explosive atmospheres may occur.
The ATEX 95 Directive also applies to equipment which is liable to explosion or which can cause a risk of explosion.

Obligations for manufacturers

Under the ATEX 95 Directive, manufacturers are obliged to ensure that machinery and protective systems to be used in areas where there is a risk of explosion are explosion-proof when designing and assembling them.

The obligations for manufacturers are as follows: 

  • Determining the category (1, 2 or 3)
  • Compiling a risk assessment
  • Compiling a technical file (TF)
  • Compiling a user manual
  • Compiling an EU Declaration of Conformity
  • Affixing CE marking and compulsory symbols

 

D&F has ATEX specialisation at its fingertips

We can provide you with coaching, or carry out a full ATEX 95 CE project audit. The aim of this audit is to assess the CE marking and the relevant documentation. The internal procedures to qualify for CE marking are assessed for efficiency and completeness. This means that you don’t have to know all about ATEX 95 yourself.

  • If you’d like to call us in, please contact us on +31-(0)76-5040340.

Explosion protection training courses

  • ATEX 95 training course
  • ATEX 137 training course
  • ATEX Master Class: 8-day explosion protection training course

ATEX trilogy (free of charge)

  • TIP: Ask us to send you the free ATEX booklet (pocket size) with information on explosion protection.
    Note: This handy pooklet is only available in Dutch!