Can the ATEX certificate be used directly in China?

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Is ATEX certification recognized in China? ATEX certification is applicable to all member states of the European Union, but it cannot serve as a permit for selling explosion-proof products in China. China has its own explosion-proof certification system; explosion-proof products sold in the country must meet China’s explosion-proof certification requirements, rather than ATEX certification. However, this does not mean that the domestic market does not recognize ATEX certification; on the contrary, having ATEX certification enhances a product’s competitiveness in the domestic market. In terms of the referenced standards, ATEX certification and China’s explosion-proof certification are quite similar; for example, they both make extensive use of IECEx certification standards. If a product has obtained ATEX certification, it is helpful for applying for domestic explosion-proof certification (of course, domestic explosion-proof products generally apply for Chinese explosion-proof certification first before considering export and applying for ATEX certification). https://pic3.zhimg.com/80/v2-ffe86c3f4f91fe34be69a51e699e2eee_720w.png For companies that wish to further develop their business in international markets, in addition to China’s explosion-proof certification and ATEX certification, they can also obtain IECEx certification. The IECEx certification system currently has more than 20 official member countries, including the major industrial countries in Europe, the United States, and Australia, as well as countries such as Russia and South Korea. China is also a member country of the IEC system.