INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
Chris AGIUSIECEx Executive Secretary18 September 2013
UNECE Regulatory Workshop Fortaleza, BrazilIECEx: Conformity Assessment Solution for the Ex field
The Home of Industry – IEC Masterplan
VISIONWorldwide use of IEC standards and conformity assessment systems as the key to international trade.
MISSIONIEC’s mission is to be globally recognized as the leading platform for standards, conformity assessment systems and related services needed to facilitate international trade and enhance user value in the fields ofelectricity, electronics and associated technologies.
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82 Members 83 Affiliates (Offices in 5 Countries)
IEC Family: 165 countries – Global Reach
IEC Central Office – GenevaRegional Offices in Brazil, Singapore, Nth America and Australia
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IEC Sydney Office:286 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaE-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +61282066940 or (# 615 in CO)
Australian Team
Christine KANE
Wal ROBSON
AshleyREES
SarahHARDIE
Mark AMOS
SteveALLAN
IECEx – What is it?
• Single “True Internationally Standardised way of doing Ex Certification” covering
• Equipment, Components + Systems
• Ex related Services, eg Repair, Installation, Inspection
• Competence of Persons working in Ex areas
IECEx – Why?• Prevent wasteful duplication of Testing +
Certification – reduce costs + time to market• Provide a consistent way of doing Ex Testing
and Certification – a level playing field + assurance for Industry and Regulators
• Transparency for all stakeholders• Ease of access to information for Industry +
Regulators• Combat the ever growing problem of
counterfeit Certificates, via IECEx On-Line Certificate of Conformity System
• Networking – Capacity building – sharing of knowledge and experiences – continuous improvement
IECEx – How?• One single set of Rules + Operational
Procedures adopted by all Certification + Test Bodies
• Certificates issued by ALL IECEx CBs via IECExOn-Line Certificate system
• Single forum to discuss Certification issues
Peer Assessment of ExCBs + ExTLs
Dedicated Technical Secretariat + IEC Brand
Worldwide Experts - Centre of Excellence for Ex Testing + Certification
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Ex Officio MembersIEC General Secretary
IEC TC 31 Chairman
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IECEx Structure
IEC CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD, CABOversees IEC Conformity Assessment policy and Systems, eg IECEx
IECEx Management Committee, ExMCNational Members (Countries)
Overall management of the IECEx System
IECEx Expert Assessors
Officers + Executive, TC 31 Chair, IEC Gen. Sec
ExMC Expert Working Groups (WGs)
IECEx Technical Assessment GroupMembers: ExCBs + ExTLs ExTAG Expert WGs TC 31 + SC Liaison
IECEx Marks CommitteeOperation of IECEx MarkAppointed Members IECEx Executive
IECEx SecretariatTechnical SupportAdministration
IECEx CoPC CommitteeOperation of Personnel CertAppointed Members
IECEx Executive
Terminology/meaning can be Confusing ??
“CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT” -Accreditation-Certification-Testing-Audit-Attestation-Inspection-Approval-Declaration-Surveillance- First Party Conformity Assessment-Second Party Conformity Assessment-Third Party Conformity Assessment-Peer Assessment-Others
Certificate of Conformity versus Test Report
Test Report:-What Information is being conveyed by a Test Report?Who is the legal owner of the Test Report?Should an End User have free access to a Test Report, how?How long is a test report Valid, after its issue?
Certificate of Conformity (third Party according to ISO/IEC Guide 67)What Information is being conveyed by a Certificate?Who is the legal owner of the Certificate?Should an End User have free access to a Certificate, how?How long is a Certificate Valid, after its issue?
Long Standing Testing / Assessment Requirements for Ex Equipment
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Assessment and Tests for Ex Equipment –IEC 60079-0
Verification of documents
Compliance of Prototype with documents
Marking Requirements
Type Tests – include:Mechanical Tests
Resistance to Impact
Thermal Tests
Insulation Resistance of plastic parts
Test in explosive mixtures
Test of clamping of cables 13
What is IECEx?
The IEC’s System with Schemes covering Certification to Standards that relate to Equipment, Services and Persons in areas relating to Explosive Atmospheres, to provide an Internationally accepted means of demonstrating claimed compliance with International Standards
IECEx is a “Conformity Assessment Tool” providing confidence that Products, Services and Personnel covered by an IECEx Certificate meet specified requirements, (International Standards)
“IECEx is the International Standard way of doing Ex Certification”
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“Ex” is not an Industry of its own!
Automotive refuelling stations or petrol stations
Oil + gas extraction
Oil refineries, rigs and processing plants
Gas pipelines and distribution centres
Chemical processing plants
Printing industries, paper and textiles
Hospital eg operating theatres
Aircraft refuelling and hangars
Surface coating industries
Coal mining
Sewerage treatment plants
Grain handling and storage
Woodworking areas
Sugar refineries, storage , packaging + distribution
Metal surface grinding, eg aluminium dusts and particles.
Transportation
Pharmaceuticals
Food processing
Furniture manufacturer
Textiles - + Many others
Ex is part of almost every Industry known to Man, Examples:
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Ex Equipment and Installation’s are complex.
The Ex industry requires verification of compliance in every aspect from-Installation Design-Equipment and Systems-Inspection-Maintenance-Repair-Personnel
Ex Areas are Complex + Costly
Buncefield, UK
•Sunday 11th Dec 2005
•Over 40 people injured
•Burned for several days, destroying most of the site.
•Countless Millions(£) lost in damages, legal fees, loss of infrastructure, and loss of production.
Schemes within the IECEx System
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IECEx System www.iecex.com
IECEx Conformity Mark License Scheme
IECEx Services SchemeCertification of Ex Service Providers, eg Repair and overhaul workshops
IECEx Certified Persons Scheme (CoPC)Competency to work in Ex field (New)
IECEx “Certificate of Conformity”
IECEx “Unit Verification” Cert.
Choice between:
IECEx “Component Certificate”
IECEx Equipment SchemeCertification of Ex Equipment + Systems
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IECEx – Overview
www.iecex.com
Standard Procedures + Rules
Standard Reporting formatsLogo + Mark
All IECEx Certificates available “On-Line” –Full Transparency
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IECEx On-Line CoC System key Features
Web site version is the MASTERCertificates issued by ALL ExCBs in the one place – if not on IECEx website – then not issued !Data Backed up by IEC Central Office, GenevaCertificate / Report Number automatically generated by system, all Cert. Nos begin with “IECEx….”Certificates + reports deleted only by SecretariatEditing only allowed during first 14 days after issue of the CertificateExCBs only issue CoCs within their scopeSupported by technical Secretariat.
4. Refer to IECEx OD 011 Part 1 for search and display options
5. Master Controlled Version of Certificate now displayed
IECEx On-Line Certificate System
1. Select “Certificate & Licenses”
2. Select “View Certificate & Licenses”
3. Select Type of IECEx Scheme:- Certified Equipment, or- Certified Service Provider- Conformity Mark License, or- Certified Persons
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IECEx On-Line Certificate System
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IECEx On-Line Certificate System
IECEx PTB 12.0001
IECEx CertificationCertificate Issuing BodyYear of IssueCertificate Issued in that year IECEx PTB 12.0001 Normal Certificate NumberIECEx PTB 12.0001X Conditions of Product Use
ApplyIECEx PTB 12.0001U Component Certificate
Certificate Number appears on Product Marking 24
Standard IECEx Certificate Number
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IEC 60079-0 Requires Certificate Number on the Product
Under the IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme, the IECEx Certificate number displayed on the product matches the Master version on the website – provides instant verification of claims of IECEx Certification
• Sustained Growth and demand continues into 2013
• Increased inquiries received by Secretariat from industry
• Total Certificates + Reports issued across ALL IECEx Schemes at 2000 - End Dec 2012 = 28,702
• Financially Stable: Gen. Reserves CHF 999’983
End of 2012 Year Statistics
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IECEx Foundation – it’s DNA
Being part of IEC: Statutes + RulesIndustry Based Management CommitteeOne single set of Rules and Operational Procedures for TLs + CBs ALL TLs and CBs undergo the same qualification process to join, use of peer assessment. Common Test Report and Certificate Format used by ALL TLs and CBs but always maintaining CB Brand Use of Internet “On-Line” Systems for Certificates. Equipment, Services, PersonnelTechnical Secretariat - Day to Day Management
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IEC Sydney Office:286 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaE-mail: [email protected]
• Mark AMOS, former Member of SMB and from Industry Joined the IECEx Secretariat Team January 2013 E-mail: [email protected]
• IECEx WG15 Non Electrical Standards
• IEC + IECEx Launched first “IECEx App” both iPhone/iPAD and Android Press Release http://www.iec.ch/newslog/2013/nr0313.htm
• New IECEx CoPC Rules + Docs proceed for publication
• New IECEx 03 Services Scheme Rules + ODs finalised for publication
IECEx Update Snapshot
What's Next in IECEx??
Coverage of Non-Electrical Standards, re IEC SC 31MCoverage of other Services within the IECEx Certified Services Scheme
InstallationInspectionArea Classification
Maintain Surveillance and Monitoring of the System + ExCBsPromotion of IECEx and those Companies, Organisations and Persons that hold IECEx CertificationUpgraded and enhanced Features on the IECEx Website
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IECEx 2014 Conference19 + 20 February 2014 Kuala Lumpur
http://www.iecex.com/malaysia/
• Information on • Standards• Conformity Assessment
• Information on Regulations
• Practical Presentations / tuition • Area Classification• Installation requirements• Inspection• Maintenance• Repair
Future IECEx Main Annual Meetings
Future Annual Meetings
2014: Netherlands
2015: Australia/New Zealand
2016: South Africa
2017: USA
2018: France
2019: UAE
2020: (Invite has been received)
2021: ?? 31
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IECEx – Further informationThe IECEx website www.iecex.comIECEx Brochure, + Guides http://www.iecex.com/guides.htm
The IECEx Officers (Executive) http://www.iecex.com/officers.htmIECEx 2012 Annual Meetings http://www.iecex.com/calgary/
Contact any of the listed IECEx Approved CertifiersEquipment Scheme http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/bodies1.asp?id=5Services Scheme http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/bodies2.asp?id=5Personnel Scheme http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/bodies4.asp?id=5
Presentations from the IECEx 2012 Dubai Conference (Highly Recommended) http://www.iecex.com/dubai/index.htmlThe IECEx Secretariat Team (responsible for day to day operational management of the IECEx)
Mr Chris AGIUSIECEx Executive SecretaryE-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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