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EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU)

What is EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU)?

The EU ATEX product directive for equipment and protective systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres: manufacturers design to the essential health and safety requirements, follow the conformity assessment route their equipment category requires, keep technical documentation with a risk analysis, issue an EU declaration of conformity and apply the CE and Ex marking, while importers and distributors check products and documents, keep them traceable and act on risks, and notified bodies meet independence and competence requirements. It comprises 51 controls organised across 7 domains, and applies in the European Union.

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Questions people ask about EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU)

What is EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU)?
The EU ATEX product directive for equipment and protective systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres: manufacturers design to the essential health and safety requirements, follow the conformity assessment route their equipment category requires, keep technical documentation with a risk analysis, issue an EU declaration of conformity and apply the CE and Ex marking, while importers and distributors check products and documents, keep them traceable and act on risks, and notified bodies meet independence and competence requirements.
How many controls does EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU) have?
EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU) contains 51 controls organized across 7 domains.
Where does EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU) apply?
EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU) applies in European Union. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of EU ATEX Directive (Directive 2014/34/EU) is covered here?
This page covers Directive 2014/34/EU of 26 February 2014 (recast), consolidated version 02014L0034-20260530 as amended by Directive (EU) 2024/2749 (applicable from 30 May 2026; corrigendum OJ L 90717 of 17.9.2025 applied).

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.Last updated .