Evolution of the IECEx Scheme – Ex TAG Training Workshop Shanghai September 2006 Mr Michel Brenon – ExTAG Secretary

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT STANDARDS MANAGEMENT BOARD IEC Organisation IEC COUNCIL National Committees COUNCIL BOARD CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD TECHNICAL COMMITTEES IECEE SECTOR BOARDS IECQ IECEx ADVISORY STANDARDS MANAGEMENT BOARD standards work CENTRAL OFFICE The Executive EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officers MANAGEMENT

IECEx Scheme – Managing Committee Australia Canada China Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Italy India Japan Korea, Republic of Netherlands Norway New Zealand Romania Russian Federation Singapore Slovenia South Africa Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States of America Serbia & Montenegro

IECEx History - Overview 1992 – IEC survey reveals agreement to develop a standalone International Ex scheme, WGEx formed to develop nucleus of Scheme 1996 – First meeting of Management Committee in London, appointment of Officers (Ian Cleare first IECEx Chairman) 1997 – 1999 Development of IECEx structure, including first round of assessments 1999 – Scheme commences Transitional Operation 2000 – First National Ex Certificate issued on basis of IECEx Test and Assessment Report 2002 – IECEx Management decision to move to FULL level and issuing of IECEx Certificate of Conformity Aug 2003 – IECEx “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System in operation Sep 2004 – 130 IECEx CoCs issued 2005 – IECEx expanded to include Service Facilities

Milestones Commence Mutual Recognition of Test Results To 1991 IECEx CoCs “On-Line” operational 2003 First National Certificate issued based on ATR Commence Mutual Recognition of Test Results Establish Mutual Confidence Peer Asses. Of ACBs + TLs Agree to Cooperate in IECEx Acceptance of IEC Ex Stds To 1991 1996 - 1999 September 1999 2000 2003 1992

IECEx CoCs “On-Line” operational 2006 Milestones IECEx CoCs “On-Line” operational 2006 2003 To 2006 2003 Total 1 Total 1000

IECEx Scheme’s Strength A Single system for the assessment of Ex Test Labs and Ex Certification Bodies ISO/IEC 17025 IECEx TGDs (Technical Guidance Documents) ISO/IEC Guide 65 IECEx Scheme Requirements – “The IECEx Way” A Single set of Operational procedures for the way Ex Testing and Certification is done Centralised Management Structure supported by A centralised Secretariat Direct Industry involvement Cooperation among the ExCBs and ExTLs

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT Management of Certification Management of IECEx CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD Management of Certification Set Policy and Approve Basic Rules, Officers and Finance. Day to Day Management of Scheme and Rules, eg approve new countries, ExCBs and ExTLs, website etc Ex Management Committee (ExMC) Chairman – Dr Klausmeyer DE Secretary - Mr C Agius AU Ensure a common approach to testing and assessment, eg preparation and maintenance of Standard Test Report Forms called ExTRs Testing and Assessment Group ExTAG Chairman – Mr Mc Manama US Secretary - Mr M Brenon FR

Current Work of ExTAG WG 1 – ExTR Blank preparation + Maintenance WG 3 – Documentation and Drawings WG 4 – Uncertainty of Measurement WG 6 – Testing at other locations WG 7 – Exchange of Information among Bodies WG 8 – Guide on Common IS Assessment WG 9 – Establishment of Ex s Requirements Reports to be considered during the ExTAG Technical Meeting

Current Work of ExTAG, cont’d Preparation and maintenance of ExTAG Decisions sheets Provide clarification of requirements contained in standards May cover matters relating to: Testing Assessment Quality Assessment issue ExTAG Decision sheets, once approved are an integral part of the Scheme Rules Available for Public viewing on the IECEx Website www.iecex.com Proposals may come from any Member of ExTAG TC 31 and its SCs have representation on ExTAG ExCBs and ExTLs are encouraged to use the system

IECEx Website – ExTAG Decisions

IECEx Website – ExTAG Decisions Must be integrated into the ExTL and ExCBs Quality System to identify new and revised ExTAG Decision Sheet

A lot has been done A lot is to be done Thank You for your cooperation Conclusions: A lot has been done A lot is to be done Thank You for your cooperation