IECEx international Accreditation

IECEx International Certification System

IECEx is an international certification system that means international explosion protection mutual certification and proves that it conforms to the guidelines of the International Standard for Electrical Equipment (IEC) of explosion protection established by the International Electrotechnical Commission. It serves to promote international trade in products and services for use by Shanghai to reduce social costs in explosive environments, and its purpose is to maintain stability.

Items Subject to Certification

Explosion-proof equipment in areas where explosions may be caused by combustible gas, vapor, dust, etc.

  • Fuel filling station or gas station
  • Refinery
  • Fuel / gas storage tank
  • Chemical processing plant
  • Printing, papermaking, spinning
  • Hospital operating room
  • Fuel filling station and hangar of the aircraft
  • Surface coating industry
  • Underground coal mine
  • Sewage treatment plant
  • Gas transport lines and bases
  • Grain processing and storage equipment
  • Wood processing industry
  • Sugar mill
  • Light metal processing industry, especially aluminum dust, and particles

IECEx System Configuration

  • IECEx Equipment Certification System
  • IECEx Service Facility Certification System
  • IECEx conformity mark license system
  • IECEx Individual Certification System

Certification Body

Certification body: IECEx Certification Bodies (Ex CBs)

Domestic Equipment Certification Authority

  • KGS: Korea Gas Safety Corporation
  • KOSHA: Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency
  • KTL: Korea Testing Laboratory