Explosion Protection Services

Selected recognitions:
As the European Notified Bodies no. 0158 (DEKRA EXAM GmbH) and no. 0344 (DEKRA Certification B.V.) we test, assess and certify according to:
  • ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU)
  • IECEx Certification Body
  • EN IEC 60079 (0 – 37)
As an IEC test lab, certification body and inspection body, we certify according to the following IEC systems:
  • IECEx01, 02 and 04 (equipment)
  • IECEx03 (facility inspection)
  • IECEx05 (personnel)
Furthermore, we are registered as a test house for:
  • INMETRO
  • FM Approvals
  • TIIS (Technology Institution of Industrial Safety)
  • KCs (Korean Certificate Safety)
  • Registered Certification Body Ex products in Japan (JPEx)
Why DEKRA?
All types of protection

DEKRA is able to test explosion protected electrical devices for all types of protection. From flame-proof enclosures through intrinsic safety; we performs all tests according to EN IEC 60079.

Audits from a single source

Do you prefer to work with just one point of contact? We have that covered for you: enjoy the comfort and convenience of a single source for your ATEX, EAC, IECEx and INMETRO audits.

IECEx certificates

Did you know that DEKRA holds the self-proclaimed ‘world record’ for IECEx certificates? We have issued one of the highest numbers of trustworthy and valid IECEx certificates anywhere in the world.

Combined services

Our large portfolio enables us to combine explosion safety testing with other services, such as electrical and functional safety, cybersecurity, EMC, etc.