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Class I | Ex q | Zone 1 | ca-ex-q | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Ex q CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-5 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-ex-q/ | [
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null | Ex q / qb / qc | null | ex-q-qb-qc | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Quartz/Sand Filled - Ex q / qb / qc EN/IEC 60079-5 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ex-q-qb-qc/ | [
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null | Explosion-proof (XP) | Ex d (Flameproof) | explosion-proof-xp | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | Explosion-proof (XP) | Ex d (Flameproof) | IEC 60079-1 | Contain the explosion inside the enclosure | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/explosion-proof-xp/ | [
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Carbon dust | F | null | nec-f | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | F | Carbon dust | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-f/ | [
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null | FCC Certification | null | us-fcc-certification | https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/ | any intentional radiator — a device designed to transmit RF for communication purposes, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, Zigbee, and similar protocols — must obtain FCC Certification through an accredited Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) before it can be marketed in the US | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-fcc-certification/ | [
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Grain / flour dust | G | null | nec-g | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | G | Grain / flour dust | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-g/ | [
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Acetylene | Group A | IIC | group-a | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Acetylene Group A IIC | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-a/ | [
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Hydrogen | Group B | IIC | group-b | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Hydrogen Group B IIC | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-b/ | [
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Ethylene | Group C | IIB | group-c | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Ethylene Group C IIB | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-c/ | [
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Propane | Group D | IIA | group-d | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Propane Group D IIA | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-d/ | [
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Combustible Metal Dusts | Group E | null | group-e | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Combustible Metal Dusts Group E | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-e/ | [
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Class II | Group F | null | group-f | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Class II Group F | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/group-f/ | [
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null | GS Mark | null | germany-gs-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | Germany’s TUV standards agency operates the GS Mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit = tested safety) to show conformity with German’s Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG = Geräte- und Produktisicherheitgesetz). The GS Mark assures commercial buyers and consumers the product has been tested by an authorized institution such as ... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-gs-mark/ | [
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null | Hermetically sealed | Ex nC / Ex m | hermetically-sealed | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | Hermetically sealed | Ex nC / Ex m | IEC 60079-15 / -18 | Seal ignition source from atmosphere | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/hermetically-sealed/ | [
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null | IEC 62368-1 | null | iec-iec-62368-1 | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | As the distinctions between AV and ICT equipment become increasingly blurred with new technologies and markets, IEC 62368-1 is a unified replacement for the previous two standards. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-iec-62368-1/ | [
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electrical and electronic equipment, devices, and components | IECEE CB scheme | null | iecee-cb-scheme | https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/services/product-certification/iecee-cb-scheme | The IEC System for Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components Certification Body scheme (IECEE CB scheme) is the world’s first international system for the mutual acceptance of product safety test reports and certificates. It covers electrical and electronic equipment, devices, and comp... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iecee-cb-scheme/ | [
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null | IECEx | null | iecex | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | IECEx as bridge: IECEx certificates are increasingly accepted as the basis for national approvals in both ATEX and non-ATEX countries, reducing duplicate testing. Over 30 countries accept IECEx directly. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iecex/ | [
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Zone 20, 21 & 22 | II 1D | Da | atex-ii-1d | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | fr, d, p, h Equipment Groups Zone 0 DUST Zones Equipment Group Defini on Suitable for Zone 20, 21 & 22 GAS Zones Group I Electrical equipment intended for use ATEX Group & Category: II 1D in mines suscep ble to fire damp IECEx Equipment Protec on Level: Da Electrical equipment intended for use in Types of protec on (elec... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/atex-ii-1d/ | [
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Zone 0, 1 & 2 | II 1G | Ga | atex-ii-1g | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Zone 0, 1 & 2 Ace c Acid, Acetone, Ammonia, Butane, Cyclohexane, ATEX Group & Category: II 1G Propane, Gasoline (petrol), IECEx Equipment Protec on Level: Ga IIA Methane (natural gas, non-mining), Toluene, Xylene. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/atex-ii-1g/ | [
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Zone 21 & 22 | II 2D | Db | atex-ii-2d | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Suitable for Zone 21 & 22 ATEX Group & Category: II 2D Temperature Class (T Class) IECEx Equipment Protec on Level: Db | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/atex-ii-2d/ | [
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Zone 1 & 2 | II 2G | Gb | atex-ii-2g | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | h Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), Propane-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol) Suitable for Zone 1 & 2 IIC Group IIA and IIB gases plus, Acetylene, Hydrogen ATEX Group & Category: II 2G IECEx Equipment Protec on Level: Gb Types of protec on (electrical): | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/atex-ii-2g/ | [
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Zone 22 only | II 3D | Dc | atex-ii-3d | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | d, h Ammonia (630°C), Hydrogen (560°C), Suitable for Zone 22 only T1: 450°C Methane (537°C), Propane (470°C) ATEX Group & Category: II 3D Zone 22 T2: 300°C Ethylene (425°C), Butane (372°C), Acetylene (305°C) IECEx Equipment Protec on Level: Dc Types of protec on (electrical): | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/atex-ii-3d/ | [
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Zone 2 only | II 3G | Gc | atex-ii-3g | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | d, p, h Dust Groups that make up the dust Suitable for Zone 2 only IIIA Combus ble Fibres and Flyings ATEX Group & Category: II 3G IIIB Group IIIA dusts plus, Non-Conduc ve Dusts IECEx Equipment Protec on Level: Gc Zone 1 IIIC Group IIIA and IIIB dusts plus, Conduc ve Dusts Types of protec on (electrical): | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/atex-ii-3g/ | [
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Propane | IIA | null | iec-atex-iia | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | IIA | Propane | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-iia/ | [
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Ethylene | IIB | null | iec-atex-iib | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | IIB | Ethylene | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-iib/ | [
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Hydrogen / acetylene | IIC | null | iec-atex-iic | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | IIC | Hydrogen / acetylene | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-iic/ | [
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medical electrical equipment, ballasts and equipment used in hazardous locations | INMETRO Mark | null | brazil-inmetro-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | Certification of certain product groups, such as medical electrical equipment, ballasts and equipment used in hazardous locations, is mandatory in Brazil with accreditation indicated by the INMETRO Mark. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/brazil-inmetro-mark/ | [
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null | Intrinsically Safe (IS) | Ex i (Ex ia, Ex ib) | intrinsically-safe-is | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | Intrinsically Safe (IS) | Ex i (Ex ia, Ex ib) | IEC 60079-11 | Limit energy below ignition threshold | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/intrinsically-safe-is/ | [
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Class I | (IS) | Division 1 | ca-is | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (IS) CA Class I Division 1 C22.2 No. 157 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-is/ | [
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Class I | (IS) | Division 1 | us-is | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (IS) US Class I Division 1 UL 913 / FM 3610 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-is/ | [
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null | KC Mark | null | korea-kc-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | Korea's KC Mark is administered by its Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) to show compliance for mandated products with the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Control Law. It replaced the original EK mark. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/korea-kc-mark/ | [
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mains-powered above 50V AC or 75V DC | Low Voltage Directive | null | eu-low-voltage-directive | https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/ | If your device is mains-powered above 50V AC or 75V DC, the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) also applies | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-low-voltage-directive/ | [
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electrical equipment operating with an input or output voltage of between 50 and 1000 V for alternating current 75 and 1500 V for direct current | LVD | null | eu-lvd | https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-industries-eei/low-voltage-directive-lvd_en | The low voltage directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU) ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides a high level of protection for European citizens, and benefits fully from the single market. It has been applicable since 20 April 2016. About the low voltage directive (LVD) The low voltage directive (... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-lvd/ | [
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machinery | Machinery Directive | null | eu-machinery-directive | https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/mechanical-engineering/machinery_en | EU machinery legislation One of the main legislations governing the harmonisation of essential health and safety requirements for machinery at EU level is the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-machinery-directive/ | [
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medical devices | MDR | null | eu-mdr | https://health.ec.europa.eu/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en | This page provides a range of documents to assist stakeholders in applying: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) on in vitro diagnostic medical devices | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-mdr/ | [
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null | NEC 505 | null | us-nec-505 | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | NEC 505 (Zone-based) is accepted in the US and provides easier mapping from IEC zones | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-nec-505/ | [
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null | Nemko Mark | null | norway-nemko-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | Nemko Mark - Norway Nemko is an organization similar to TUV or UL that offers product safety testing and certification to worldwide standards. Its direct services cover IT/AV, household and telecoms products but extends to other sectors such as medical equipment, and the oil and gas industry. The mark itself signifies ... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/norway-nemko-mark/ | [
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Class I | (NI) | Division 2 | ca-ni | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (NI) CA Class I Division 2 C22.2 No. 213 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-ni/ | [
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Class I | (NI) | Division 2 | us-ni | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Non-Incendive (NI) US Class I Division 2 ISA 12.12.01/FM 3611 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-ni/ | [
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null | NMX-J-521/1-ANCE | IEC 60335-1 | mexico-nmx-j-521-1-ance | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | In North America, IEC 60335-1 has been used as the basis for a tri-national standard between the United States (UL 60335-1), Canada (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1), and Mexico (NMX-J-521/1-ANCE). | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/mexico-nmx-j-521-1-ance/ | [
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household electrical appliances, IT, AV and similar equipment | NOM Mark | null | mexico-nom-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | The NOM Mark identifies compliance with Mexico’s “Normas Oficiales Mexicanas” (NOM) safety standards for household electrical appliances, IT, AV and similar equipment. ANCE is an independent body authorized to grant NOM approval in electric and gas products. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/mexico-nom-mark/ | [
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null | Non-incendive | Ex nA / Ex ec | non-incendive | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | Non-incendive | Ex nA / Ex ec | IEC 60079-15 / -7 | Normal operation cannot cause ignition | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/non-incendive/ | [
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null | Notified Body | null | europe-notified-body | https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html | For some categories of products, involvement of a third-party conformity assessment body | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/europe-notified-body/ | null | Europe | For some categories of products, involvement of a third-party conformity assessment body is necessary | null | null | null | null | null |
null | PSE Mark | null | japan-pse-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | The PSE Mark is used to show compliance with Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (DENAN) as applied to various classes of product and equipment. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/japan-pse-mark/ | [
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null | Purged/Pressurized | Ex p (Ex px, Ex py, Ex pz) | purged-pressurized | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | Purged/Pressurized | Ex p (Ex px, Ex py, Ex pz) | IEC 60079-2 | Maintain positive pressure with inert gas | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/purged-pressurized/ | [
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Class II | (PX) | Division 1 | ca-px | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (PX) CA Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-px/ | [
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Class II | (PX) | Division 1 | us-px | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (PX) US Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-px/ | [
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Class II | (PY) | Division 1 | ca-py | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (PY) CA Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-py/ | [
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"equivalent",
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Class II | (PZ) | Division 2 | ca-pz | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (PZ) CA Class II Division 2 NFPA 496 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-pz/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
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Class II | (PZ) | Division 2 | us-pz | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (PZ) US Class II Division 2 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-pz/ | [
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null | Radio Equipment Directive (RED) | null | eu-radio-equipment-directive-red | https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/ | Directive 2014/53/EU — the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) — which has applied since June 13, 2017 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-radio-equipment-directive-red/ | [
"designation",
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"market_or_system"
] | EU | the governing framework for any radio-transmitting device placed on the EU market | Directive 2014/53/EU | null | null | null | null |
null | RCM | null | australia-rcm | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | RCM Tick Mark - Australia Australia has a national standards body, Standards Australia, covering many different industry sectors including Electrotechnology and Energy, which embraces electrical/electronic equipment and appliances with relevant standards for safety. Australia’s Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) now cons... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/australia-rcm/ | [
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radio equipment | RED | null | eu-red | https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-industries-eei/radio-equipment-directive-red_en | The radio equipment directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/eu-red/ | [
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null | S Mark | null | argentina-s-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | Product certification to IEC-based standards is mandatory in Argentina under the auspices of its standards body IRAM with conformance indicated by the S Mark. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/argentina-s-mark/ | [
"administered_by",
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null | SAFETY Mark | null | singapore-safety-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | Singapore's safety authority, the Productivity and Standards Board (PSB), requires all controlled goods to be individually marked with the SAFETY Mark. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/singapore-safety-mark/ | [
"administered_by",
"designation",
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"market_or_system"
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null | SIRIM | null | malaysia-sirim | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | ST certification is required for switching power supplies to be imported independently or with a system into Malaysia per the Electricity Supply Act 1990. In addition to getting approval from ST, regulated products must also be tested and certified by SIRIM QAS International where they will receive the SIRIM label. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/malaysia-sirim/ | [
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null | Supplier's declaration of conformity | null | new-zealand-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity | https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html | Under the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, a supplier’s declaration of conformity is required before placing on the market any low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances that have been declared as medium risk by the regulator | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/new-zealand-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity/ | [
"governing_reference",
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] | New Zealand | required before placing on the market any low voltage or extra-low voltage fittings or appliances that have been declared as medium risk by the regulator | Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 | null | null | null | null |
null | Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) | null | international-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc | https://casco.iso.org/attestations-of-conformity.html | SDoC is a type of conformity assessment that allows a supplier to make a first-party attestation that an object of conformity fulfils specified requirements | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/international-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc/ | [
"meaning"
] | International | a type of conformity assessment that allows a supplier to make a first-party attestation that an object of conformity fulfils specified requirements | ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 | null | null | null | null |
unintentional radiator | Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) | null | us-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc | https://blog.promise.legal/fcc-certification-ce-marking-connected-devices-hardware-startups/ | a self-certification path under which the manufacturer tests to FCC limits internally and publishes a declaration | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-supplier-s-declaration-of-conformity-sdoc/ | [
"meaning"
] | US | a self-certification path under which the manufacturer tests to FCC limits internally and publishes a declaration | null | null | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | null | null |
450°C | T1 | null | iec-atex-t1 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | T1 | 450°C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t1/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | IEC / ATEX | null | null | null | null | null | null |
450º C (842ºF) | T1 | T1 | t1 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 450º C (842ºF) T1 T1 T1 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t1/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
300°C | T2 | null | iec-atex-t2 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | T2 | 300°C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t2/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | IEC / ATEX | null | null | null | null | null | null |
300º C (572ºF) | T2 | null | t2 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 300º C (572ºF) T2 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t2/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
280º C (536ºF) | T2A | null | t2a | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 280º C (536ºF) T2A | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t2a/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
260º C (500ºF) | T2B | T2 | t2b | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 260º C (500ºF) T2B T2 T2 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t2b/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
230º C (446ºF) | T2C | null | t2c | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 230º C (446ºF) T2C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t2c/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
215º C (419ºF) | T2D | null | t2d | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 215º C (419ºF) T2D | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t2d/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
200°C | T3 | null | iec-atex-t3 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | T3 | 200°C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t3/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | IEC / ATEX | null | null | null | null | null | null |
200º C (392ºF) | T3 | null | t3 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 200º C (392ºF) T3 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t3/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
180º C (356ºF) | T3A | null | t3a | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 180º C (356ºF) T3A | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t3a/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
165º C (329ºF) | T3B | null | t3b | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 165º C (329ºF) T3B | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t3b/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
160º C (320ºF) | T3C | null | t3c | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 160º C (320ºF) T3C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t3c/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
135°C | T4 | null | iec-atex-t4 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | T4 | 135°C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t4/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | IEC / ATEX | null | null | null | null | null | null |
135º C (275ºF) | T4 | null | t4 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 135º C (275ºF) T4 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t4/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
120º C (248ºF) | T4A | null | t4a | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 120º C (248ºF) T4A | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t4a/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
100°C | T5 | null | iec-atex-t5 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | T5 | 100°C | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t5/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation"
] | IEC / ATEX | null | null | null | null | null | null |
100º C (212ºF) | T5 | T5 | t5 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 100º C (212ºF) T5 T5 T5 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t5/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
85°C | T6 | null | iec-atex-t6 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | IEC / ATEX System | Continuous hazard | Class I Division 1 | Zone 0 | Frequent hazard | Class I Division 1 | Zone 1 | Occasional hazard | Class I Division 2 | Zone 2 | Zone systems offer more precise classification of hazard frequency, while the Class/Division system is simpler and historically used in North America. G... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-t6/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"market_or_system"
] | IEC / ATEX | null | null | null | null | null | null |
85º C (185ºF) | T6 | T6 | t6 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | 85º C (185ºF) T6 T6 T6 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/t6/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent"
] | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
null | ta / tb / tc | null | ta-tb-tc | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Enclosure - ta / tb / tc EN/IEC 60079-31 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ta-tb-tc/ | [
"designation",
"governing_reference",
"meaning"
] | null | Enclosure | EN/IEC 60079-31 | null | null | null | null |
Class I | Type X | Division 1 | us-type-x | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Type X US Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-type-x/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system"
] | US | null | NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | null | null | null | null |
Class I | Type Y | Division 1 | ca-type-y | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Type Y CA Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-type-y/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system"
] | CA | null | NFPA 496 | null | null | null | null |
Class I | Type Y | Division 1 | us-type-y | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Type Y US Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-type-y/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system"
] | US | null | NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | null | null | null | null |
Class I | Type Z | Division 2 | ca-type-z | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Pressurized Type Z CA Class I Division 2 NFPA 496 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-type-z/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system",
"meaning"
] | CA | Pressurized | NFPA 496 | null | null | null | null |
Class I | Type Z | Division 2 | us-type-z | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Type Z US Class I Division 2 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-type-z/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system"
] | US | null | NFPA 496 (FM 3620) | null | null | null | null |
null | UL 60335-1 | IEC 60335-1 | united-states-ul-60335-1 | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | In North America, IEC 60335-1 has been used as the basis for a tri-national standard between the United States (UL 60335-1), Canada (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1), and Mexico (NMX-J-521/1-ANCE). | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/united-states-ul-60335-1/ | [
"designation",
"equivalent",
"market_or_system"
] | United States | null | null | null | null | null | null |
null | UL Mark | null | ul-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | UL Mark indicates that either Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) has tested and determined that a product meets UL specified product safety requirements. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ul-mark/ | [
"administered_by",
"designation",
"meaning"
] | null | tested and determined that a product meets UL specified product safety requirements | null | null | Underwriters Laboratories | null | null |
null | UL standard | null | us-ul-standard | https://ulse.org/standards/ | Standards are voluntary but can become mandatory and legally binding if referenced in adopted code, written into law, or required by a government agency like the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-ul-standard/ | [
"mandatory_status"
] | US | a published set of best practices for testing and evaluating the safety, security, and sustainability of a product or system | null | null | UL Standards & Engagement | Standards are voluntary but can become mandatory and legally binding if referenced in adopted code, written into law, or required by a government agency like the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | null |
null | VDE Mark | null | germany-vde-mark | https://www.belfuse.com/resource-library/tech-paper/power-supply-safety-standards-agencies-and-marks | VDE Mark - Germany The VDE Testing and Certification Institute is another German-based independent testing organization for electric and electronic products. The VDE Mark indicates conformity with the VDE standards, European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of... | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/germany-vde-mark/ | [
"administered_by",
"designation",
"market_or_system",
"meaning"
] | Germany | indicates conformity with the VDE standards, European or internationally harmonized standards and confirms compliance with protective requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s) | null | null | VDE Testing and Certification Institute | null | null |
Class I | (XP) | Division 1 | ca-xp | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | (XP) CA Class I Division 1 C22.2 No. 30 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/ca-xp/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system"
] | CA | null | C22.2 No. 30 | null | null | null | null |
Class I | (XP) | Division 1 | us-xp | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Explosion Proof (XP) US Class I Division 1 UL 1203 | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/us-xp/ | [
"applies_to",
"designation",
"equivalent",
"governing_reference",
"market_or_system",
"meaning"
] | US | Explosion Proof | UL 1203 | null | null | null | null |
null | Zone 0 | null | iec-atex-zone-0 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | Zone 0 | Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-0/ | [
"designation",
"meaning"
] | IEC / ATEX | Explosive atmosphere present continuously or for long periods | null | null | null | null | null |
null | Zone 0 | null | nec-500-zone-0 | https://exknowledge.com/pages/nec-500-vs-atex-iec.html | Zone 0 gap: The most hazardous environments (continuous explosive atmosphere) have no direct NEC 500 equivalent. NEC 505 and IEC both define Zone 0, requiring EPL "a" equipment. | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/nec-500-zone-0/ | [
"designation",
"market_or_system",
"meaning"
] | NEC 500 | The most hazardous environments (continuous explosive atmosphere) have no direct NEC 500 equivalent | null | null | null | null | null |
null | Zone 0 | 1G | zone-0 | https://www.euroswitch.com/wp-content/uploads/euroswitch-hazardous-area-guide_V6.pdf | Zone 0 1G Ga | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/zone-0/ | [
"designation",
"equivalent"
] | null | null | null | [] | null | null | [
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null | Zone 21 | null | iec-atex-zone-21 | https://www.inframena.com/hazardous-area-classification-equivalency-guide/ | Zone 21 | Dust likely during normal operation | https://referencesource.org/certification-standards-equivalence/iec-atex-zone-21/ | [
"designation",
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