If you have product to be placed on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA) which is intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, we can help with the following:
- Determining if products fall under the scope of the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU).
- Provide advice and guidance as to contents of the certification / schedule drawings.
- Creating clause-by-clause reports as evidence of compliance and/or to support 3rd party certification activities.
- Advise on the required supporting documentation / evidence that the Technical File needs to include.
- Assist with achieving a valid ATEX QAN / IECEx QAR
- Create Ignition Hazard Assessments (IHA) for non-electrical equipment.
- Perform a suitability review of ATEX / IECEx compliance documentation for bought it parts with existing certification.
- Provide Ex training courses to increase in-house knowledge (Covering ATEX and IECEx).
- On-going Ex related technical support.
We have long-standing expertise in compiling Technical Files to demonstrate compliance with European (CE) Directives as well as UK (UKCA) Regulations, we can offer help with individual sections or the whole compilation of a Technical File.
We can also provide assistance to manufacturers to achieve 3rd party certification for all ATEX equipment categories and IECEx Certificates of Conformity.
Why work with Technology International?
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A Technical File is a key step to evidencing CE Mark compliance with the ATEX Directive, this usually includes documents such as Product literature, Risk Assessments, Declaration of Conformity (DoC), Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs).
In many cases the Technical File can be complex and time consuming to compile as their preparation will often require specialist technical knowledge.
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What is an ATEX Technical File?
It should be remembered that the market surveillance authorities in Europe and the UK have the power to request a copy of your Technical documentation. If they have reason to believe your product is unsafe, they have the authority to stop shipment of products, impound products and even seek prosecution.
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