ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU: who is responsible for what?
It is tempting to compare only the prices of ATEX equipment. Yet behind every product lie essential questions: responsibility, regulatory compliance and traceability.
The roles defined by the directive
| Article | Economic operator | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| Article 6 | Manufacturer | Compliance, certification, documentation and traceability: the manufacturer is responsible for the product |
| Article 7 | Authorised representative | Regulatory representation of the manufacturer |
| Article 8 | Importer | Checks compliance before placing on the European market |
| Article 9 | Distributor, reseller | Due care regarding marking, instructions, compliance information and the equipment sold |
Why it matters
A distributor’s role is not limited to selling a product. For your ATEX purchases, always ask for the EU declaration of conformity, as well as the manufacturer’s QAN (ATEX) and QAR (IECEx) certificates. They state the product categories and types of protection that have been audited.
As a manufacturer, Antidéflagrant Service fully meets these obligations. Our certifications
