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Explosive atmospheres can occur wherever flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts are present — from chemical plants to energy storage facilities and mining operations. In these high-risk environments, even a small ignition source can lead to severe consequences. Therefore, explosion protection is crucial to ensure that all equipment and systems operate safely, safeguarding people, property, and processes.​
As a recognized European Notified Body for testing and certification of products designed to operate in dangerous or potentially explosive atmospheres, DEKRA assists manufacturers and importers in demonstrating compliance with the highest international safety standards. ​
Through our Explosion Protection Services, we test and certify equipment according to the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU), the IECEx Scheme, and other international requirements. With our extensive expertise and global network, DEKRA helps you bring safe, compliant, and trusted products to markets worldwide.

The DEKRA Advantage in Explosion Protection

Explosion protection is about confidence—the confidence that your products perform safely, comply with international standards, and are recognized globally. Partnering with DEKRA provides that confidence through expert testing, certification, and guidance.

Benefits of DEKRA Explosion Protection Services​

  • Trusted Expertise and Global Recognition: As a European Notified Body and founding member of the IECEx Scheme, DEKRA’s certifications are respected and accepted by authorities and industries worldwide.
  • Comprehensive Compliance: Our testing and certification processes under ATEX, IECEx, UKEX, and other international standards ensure conformity across all significant markets.
  • Efficiency and Speed to Market: Combined testing and certification processes reduce duplication and shorten approval timelines.
  • Technical Depth and Reliability: With decades of experience in explosion protection for electrical, non-electrical, and protective systems, DEKRA guarantees technical accuracy and reliability in every certification.
  • Global Service, Local Support: Our laboratories and experts in Europe, Asia, and the Americas provide coordinated services and consistent quality wherever you operate.
With DEKRA, you gain a trusted partner focused on supporting safety, compliance, and confidence in every explosive environment.

Our Explosion Protection Services​

Explosion protection applies to a wide range of products and applications, from electrical devices and mechanical equipment to protective systems and complete assemblies. DEKRA offers testing and certification across all key categories.​
Why Do ATEX & IECEx Certification Matter?
Explosion protection testing ultimately leads to certification, which serves as proof that your equipment meets the world's most trusted safety standards for use in hazardous environments. ATEX and IECEx certification are crucial for ensuring that products are safe, compliant, and ready for market access, whether in Europe or in global markets. With DEKRA's international expertise and accredited testing facilities, manufacturers can gain confidence that their equipment operates reliably and meets all regulatory requirements for explosive atmospheres.
Selected Recognitions​
As European Notified Bodies, no. 0158 (DEKRA Testing and Certification 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 (Parts 0–37)
As an IEC test lab, certification body, and inspection body, we certify according to:
  • IECEx 01, 02, and 04 (equipment)
  • IECEx 03 (facility inspection)
  • IECEx 05 (personnel)
Furthermore, DEKRA is registered as a test house for:
  • UKEX Certification (UKCA Marking for Ex Equipment)
  • INMETRO Certification (Brazil Ex certification and audit)
  • FM Approvals (North America)
  • TIIS (Technology Institution of Industrial Safety), Japan
  • KCs - Korean Certificate of Safety - for equipment in explosive atmospheres (Ex)
  • Registered Certification Body for Ex products in Japan (JPEx)
Why DEKRA?​
Services Integration​

Our vast portfolio enables the powerful combination of explosion safety testing with essential services such as electrical and functional safety, cybersecurity, and EMC. ​

All Types of Explosion Protection

Testing of explosion-protected equipment under all recognized protection concepts according to EN IEC 60079.​

Recognized European Notified Body​

DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH (0158) and DEKRA Certification B.V. (0344).​

Comprehensive Expertise​

Simplify your compliance process with DEKRA. We test and certify under ATEX, IECEx, UKEX, INMETRO and other schemes.​

IECEx Certification Leader​

DEKRA holds one of the highest numbers of valid IECEx certificates globally, showcasing our expertise and commitment to quality.​