No, electrical equipment in category 1, i.e. suitable for use in Zone 0,1 and 2 must be submitted to a TEST house (now KNOWN as a notified body) for EC Type Examination Certification. This also APPLIES to category 2 equipment (i.e. suitable for use in Zone 1 and 2) . Equipment in category 3, i.e. suitable only for use in Zone 2 need only be SUBJECT to SELF certification by the manufacturer. For all electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas, the manufacturer must issue an EC Declaration of Conformity with his product.

No, electrical equipment in category 1, i.e. suitable for use in Zone 0,1 and 2 must be submitted to a test house (now known as a notified body) for EC Type Examination Certification. This also applies to category 2 equipment (i.e. suitable for use in Zone 1 and 2) . Equipment in category 3, i.e. suitable only for use in Zone 2 need only be subject to self certification by the manufacturer. For all electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas, the manufacturer must issue an EC Declaration of Conformity with his product.