About CEN

The European Committee for Standardization is one of three European Standardization Organizations (together with CENELEC and ETSI) that have been officially recognized by the European Union and by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as being responsible for developing and defining voluntary standards at European level.

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CEN/TC 305

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Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection

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Scope

To develop standards where necessary in the fields of:
− test methods for determining the flammability characteristics (ignition, propagation, explosion effects, etc.) of substances;
− equipment and protective systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and equipment and systems for explosion prevention and protection.

NOTE: The requirements for electrical parts and electrical hazards are covered by references to electrical standards.