Section
Category: Standards
IP codes, explosive-atmosphere marking, RoHS, and CE — what the mark does and does not prove.
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RoHS, CE, and ISO: what to ask for instead of a logo
RoHS restricts substances in the product. CE is the manufacturer’s claim that named EU rules were met. ISO 9001 is a quality system. None of them is a generic quality medal.
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IP ratings, enclosures, and what ATEX marking actually says
IP65 and IP67 describe dust and water tests. ATEX and IECEx describe explosive atmospheres. One code does not imply the other.