ATEX

FM Approvals is a notified body within the European Union (EU) to the ATEX Directive. That means we can undertake the assessment, testing and certification of your products against this Directive. The ATEX Directive applies to equipment, protective systems and components intended to be used in environments where there is the potential for explosion due to gases, vapors, mists or dusts.

There are two ATEX directives—one for equipment suppliers and one for end users:

The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.*
The ATEX 137 workplace directive 99/92/EC, Minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.

FM Approvals is a Notified Body under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. Products that comply with this Directive bear the CE and the ATEX marks.

*Directive 2014/34/EU replaced Directive 94/9/EC in April 2016. FM Approvals was also previously notified against 94/9/EC.

Additional Certifications

A worldwide presence and globally accepted certification mark enable FM Approvals to offer manufacturers with FM Approved products a single source for certification and direct access to global markets.

Canada Certifications
FM Approvals is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as a testing and certification organization.
Central Stations
FM Approvals' Central Station Placarding Program can provide an easy method of identifying that a building's fire alarm system is installed, tested, monitored and maintained according to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code requirements.
CPR
FM Approvals is accredited as a notified body to test and certify products under the European Union Construction Products Regulations (CPR).
Functional Safety Assessment and Certification
FM Approvals' functional safety certification underscores your product's quality and reliability, signifies that your safety-related product or system meets the stringent requirements of national and international standards and gives your customers the assurance they need to make an informed purchasing decision.
IECEx
FM Approvals participates in the IECEx Scheme, a program administered by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Private Labeling/Trade Agent
The FM Approvals Private Labeling/Trade Agent process enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of FM Approved products to enter into a private label agreement with someone else and retain the FM Approvals' certification.
Specification Testing
The specification-testing program tests a product for a single performance characteristic to a standardized industry test. The results may be used by authorities having jurisdiction to confirm compliance to a recognized standard.
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