Market Access & National Compliance for Hazardous Area Equipment
Market access requirements govern how certified hazardous area equipment may be accepted, registered, or restricted within specific countries or regions.
These requirements do not define explosion protection concepts and do not replace ATEX, IECEx, or North American hazardous area certification schemes.
Certification vs Market Access
Explosion protection certification defines technical safety requirements and operating limits.
Market access regulations determine how certified equipment may be legally placed on the market, labeled, or approved for use within a specific jurisdiction.
Brazil — INMETRO & ANATEL
- INMETRO regulates market access and conformity assessment
- Acceptance may reference IECEx or equivalent certification schemes
- National certification may be required depending on product category and use
- ANATEL applies only to radio and wireless communication modules
India — PESO
- PESO regulates approval of equipment for use in hazardous locations
- Approval processes may reference IECEx certification
- Scope and acceptance depend on application and regulatory category
- PESO approval does not replace explosion protection certification
United Kingdom — UKCA
- UKCA marking applies to market access within Great Britain
- Explosion protection requirements align with ATEX principles
- Transitional arrangements may apply depending on product and date
- Marking requirements are distinct from certification scope
Other Markets
Additional national or regional requirements may apply in other markets.
Such requirements typically reference internationally recognized certification schemes while applying local regulatory controls.
Important Limitations
- Market access approval does not define explosion protection concepts
- Acceptance may vary by authority, application, and installation
- Certification scope and configuration limits remain controlling
- Final approval is subject to local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Relationship to Certification Frameworks
Governance & Interpretation
nterpretation of market access requirements, regulatory scope, and documentation responsibility is maintained under the ExPC Technical Authority.
Reviewed and maintained by ExPC Technical Authority
Last reviewed: January 2026
