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News Release from: Sira | Subject: Certification process guide
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 October 2003
Fast-track your product from concept to
Ex cert
Sira Test and Certification has published a guide explaining the certification process for the release of any approved product to market
Sira Test and Certification has published a guide explaining the certification process for the release of products to market The guide is ideal for manufacturers of products designed for use in industries which may contain potentially explosive atmospheres, such as petro-chemical plants, mining and oil and gas refineries
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 4 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This guide is available free of charge from Sira, one of the world's leading certification bodies with over 20 years' experience in equipment and protective systems in the field of hazardous areas.
To place a product on the market, manufacturers need to demonstrate that the product complies with the appropriate safety standard.
Compliance becomes a difficult process when dealing in specialist products designed for hazardous areas.
The new brochure explains how Sira can guide manufacturers in the development of a product from concept to the issue of the mandatory Ex certificate.
Designed by Sira to provide invaluable advice to equipment designers and manufacturers, the brochure illustrates a seven step process that will get products to market in the shortest possible time.
The certification process covers: Concept, Pre-certification Support, Application and Quotation, Evaluation Design Approval, Production Approval, Surveillance.
Both Sira and manufacturer alike have shared responsibilities at each step in the process to ensure a smooth route to certification.
Sira has produced this guide to complement its comprehensive range of hazardous area services, which include: Certification to International standards and EU directives; Area classification Inspection Training.
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