Chinese Ex-product certification
In China, all products that are to be used in hazardous areas must be certified to the Chinese National Ex-standards (GB standards) according to Chinese laws and regulations.
Current Chinese Ex-Standards
Chinese Ex-standards are mandatory standards. They are identical or equivalent to IEC/EN standards.
For electrical equipment (gas/dust):
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GB standard
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IEC Standard
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EN standards
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Type of protection
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GB3836.1
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IEC60079-0/MOD
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EN 60079-0
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GB3836.2
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IEC60079-1/IDT
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EN 60079-1
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d
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GB3836.3
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IEC60079-7/MOD
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EN 60079-7
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e
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GB3836.4
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IEC60079-11/MOD
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EN 60079-11
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i
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GB3836.5
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IEC60079-2/MOD
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EN 60079-2
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p
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GB3836.6
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IEC60079-6/IDT
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EN 60079-6
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o
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GB3836.7
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IEC60079-5/IDT
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EN 60079-5
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q
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GB3836.8
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IEC60079-15/IDT
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EN 60079-15
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n
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GB3836.9
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IEC60079-18/MOD
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EN 60079-18
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m
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GB3836.18
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IEC60079-25/IDT
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EN60079-25
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Intrinsically safe system
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GB3836.19
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IEC60079-27/IDT
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EN60079-27
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FISCO
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GB12476.1
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IEC61241-0/MOD
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EN61241-0
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|
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GB12476.4
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IEC61241-11/IDT
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EN61241-4
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iD
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GB12476.5
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IEC61241-1/IDT
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tD
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GB12476.6
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IEC61241-18/IDT
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mD
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GB12476.7
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IEC61241-4/IDT
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pD
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For non-electrical equipment (gas/dust):
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GB standard
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EN standards
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Type of protection
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GB25286.1
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EN13463-1/MOD
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GB25286.2
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EN13463-2/MOD
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fr
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GB25286.3
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EN13463-3/MOD
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d
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GB25286.4
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EN13463-5/MOD
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c
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GB25286.5
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EN13463-6/MOD
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b
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GB25286.6
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EN13463-8/MOD
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k
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Fast channel to obtain Chinese Ex-certificate
Through CNEX-Global B.V., manufacturers can obtain these mandatory Chinese Ex-product certificates issued by CQST.
There are three options for obtaining the CNEx Ex-product certificate:
Option 1
If your product has already been certified and has obtained an IECEx CoC and IECEx QAR, please provide the following documents:
- IECEx CoC
- IECEx ExTR
- IECEx QAR
- Drawings listed in IECEx ExTR
- User manual/instructions
- Completed and signed aplication form (from CNEX-Global B.V. and/or CQST, see downloads)
Option 2
If your product has been certified and obtained an ATEX EC-Type Examination Certificate which was issued by Notified Body, please provide the following documents:
- The ATEX EC-Type Examination certificate
- Test report
- Drawings listed in the ATEX EC-Type Examination Certificate
- User manual/instructions
- Completed and signed aplication form (from CNEX-Global B.V. and/or CQST, see downloads)
Option 3
You can apply directly for a Chinese Ex certificate for your products intended for the Chinese market.
Please provide the following documents:
- Drawings outlining all relevant Ex aspects of the construction of the product
- User manual/instructions
- Product specifications
- Completed and signed aplication form (from CNEX-Global B.V. and/or CQST, see downloads)
Whatever approach is used, through the application for the Chinese Ex-Product Certificate at CNEX-Global B.V., CNEX-Global B.V. and CQST will combine their strengths to ensure that the client gets the most effective route to having their product(s) certified for the Chinese market.