SGS confirms: The IEC 60079-11:2024 (Intrinsic Safety "Ex i", Edition 7) has already been published as EN IEC 60079-11:2024, but is not yet listed in ATEX Annex I. The official ATEX harmonization is expected by December 2025. Until then, the old version (EN 60079-11:2012) remains in effect. After that, devices that are not updated to Edition 7 will lose their presumption of conformity.
✨ Highlights
- Ed. 7 includes 173 changes (52 editorial, 45 technically relevant)
- Harmonization is still pending, expected by the end of 2025
- Transition period until December 2027 for devices with the old standard version
⚡ Practical tip
Start a gap analysis now to align your products with Ed. 7. Prepare for re-certifications and adjust certificates along with technical documentation.
⚠️ Attention with
- Old certificates (EN 60079-11:2012): They lose their presumption of conformity after 2027
- New developments that are still based on Ed. 6 - we strongly recommend upgrading to Ed. 7
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