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9. Backup procedures and ATEX groups
9.1 Backup procedure
Like all New Approach directives, Directive 2014/34/EU contains a safeguard procedure that allows Member States to take all necessary measures to withdraw a product from the market or restrict its free circulation. In particular when the Member State considers that the product bearing the CE mark, although used in accordance with its intended use, may endanger the safety of people, domestic animals and property. Such measures may be taken if the product does not comply with the essential requirements, if a standard has not been correctly applied, or if the standard is directly involved.
When such a situation arises, the Member State must inform the European Commission of the reasons for withdrawing the product from the market. The Commission...
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Bibliography
Bibliography
- ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines – 3e édition des lignes directrices sur l'application de la directive 2014/34/UE du Parlement européen et du conseil du 26 février 2014 sur l'harmonisation de la loi des états membres concernant les appareils et les systèmes de protection destinés à être utilisés en atmosphères explosibles -
Standards and norms
- Explosive atmospheres – Explosion prevention and protection – Part 1: Fundamentals and methodology - NF EN 1127-1 - 08-19
- Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: Hardware – General requirements - NF EN IEC 60079-0 - 07-18
- Explosive atmospheres – Part 36: Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres – Methodology and requirements - NF EN ISO 80079-36 - 06-16
Regulations
Décret n° 2015-799 du 1 er juillet 2015 relatif aux produits et équipements à risques – JORF n° 0152 du 3 juillet 2015 page 11202
Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of February 26, 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive...
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