Customs Union Technical regulations on safety of devices working in explosive atmosphere (CU TR 012/2011)

Effective from February 15^th 2013 by Council Decision of Eurasian Economic Commission on October 18, 2011 number 825.

Products covered by  CU TR 012/2011 regulations

Electrical and non-electrical devices with intended use in explosive atmosphere.

What products are excluded from Ex-certification

• Medical devices;
• Equipment, during the operation of which the danger of explosion arises only because of the presence of explosive substances and unstable chemical compounds;
• Equipment for residential, non-industrial use in conditions when an explosive atmosphere may develop as a result of accidental spill of gas;
• Personal protective equipment;
• Sea vessels, inland and mixed (river-sea) vessels, mobile offshore drilling platforms and other boats, as well as equipment used on them;
• Public service vehicles for the transport of passengers and goods by road, air, rail or water transport;
• Nuclear weapons research facilities, nuclear organizations.

Types of documents needed for conformity compliance

• Certificate of conformity. Costs from 2500 EUR. Validity period up to 5 years. Holder of certificate can be entity registered in the EAC territory.  

What is needed to issue certificate of conformity

1. Test reports,
2. Description,
3. Photos,
4. ATEX certificates,
5. Risk assessment,
6. Samples of the products,
7. Factory inspection in case of serial production.

What mark should be applied after certificate is issued

Along with EAC mark, the special Ex mark should be also applied.