IECEx 30 周年｜向 IECEx 主席凯蒂・霍尔德雷奇（Katy Holdredge）的三问
作者：Catherine Bischofberger，2026 年 10 月 12 日
IECEx，即国际电工委员会（IEC）爆炸性环境用设备标准认证体系，正迎来成立 30 周年——这对 IEC 而言是一座意义重大的里程碑！我们与该体系主席凯蒂·霍尔德雷奇进行访谈，既回顾过往成就，也展望未来规划。
问 1：在 IECEx 三十年的发展历程中，您能指出三个重要里程碑吗？
第一个重要里程碑，是 2003 年 IECEx 设备认证体系（Certified Equipment
Scheme）的建立。该体系属于 ISO/IEC 17067 第 5 类认证方案，将产品型式试验与持续监督机制融为一体，代表着最高等级的监管与质量保障水平。这套体系签发的证书数量最多，也是 IECEx 最主要的收入来源，并为其后续在其他领域的成功奠定了基础。
第二个关键里程碑，是 2010 年 IECEx 人员能力认证（CoPC）体系的正式建立。这是 IEC 合格评定体系下推出的首个同类认证体系，也为 IEC 另一套合格评定体系——IECEE——搭建同类认证体系铺平了道路。
最后一个重要里程碑，是 2022 年 IECEx 推出的一项全新服务：面向气态氢气的生产、输送及使用场景，对其相关设备、组件与系统提供认证。这充分体现了 IECEx 顺应行业需求的能力，也体现了它通过建立联络机制与标准制定组织（SDO）等合作伙伴协同工作的方式，例如与负责大规模氢能应用标准的 ISO/TC 197/SC 1 开展合作。（点击此处，了解 IECEx 氢能相关服务的更多内容：氢如何助力工业脱碳？| IEC e-tech）
问 2：您认为 IECEx 在未来几年将如何演进？
我认为，IECEx 将持续调整自身，以满足各成员方的需求：一方面纳入防爆行业新发布的相关标准；另一方面研究推出新的服务，覆盖潜在爆炸性环境中产品的全生命周期。
防爆市场正在涌现一批搭载人工智能技术的产品，例如用于巡检、维护与监测作业的机器人。这项技术前景广阔，能够减少人员进入危险场所作业。但我们仍需与各标准制定组织（SDO）紧密协作，确保这类技术在其预期使用场景下安全可靠。
问 3：你们计划如何庆祝本次周年纪念？
我们近期在中国北京召开 IECEx 系列会议期间，已经举办了 30 周年庆祝活动。中国成员机构出色地承办了本次会议，并面向内外部相关方积极宣传本次周年纪念。此外，IECEx 执行秘书克里斯·阿吉斯（Chris
Agius）撰写了一页专题摘要，题为《IECEx：30 年，为爆炸性环境构筑全球信任》，并在会议上进行了展示。
编者注：这份摘要将于 10 月 19 日（周一）对外发布。
英文原文：
30 years of IECEx Three questions to IECEx Chair Katy Holdredge
IECEx, the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres, is celebrating its 30th anniversary – a huge landmark for the IEC! We sit down with its Chair, Katy Holdredge, to look at past achievements but also at what is planned in the future.
Can you point to three important IECEx milestones during its 30 years of activity?
The first important milestone was the establishment of the IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme in 2003, which is an ISO/IEC 17067 Type 5 certification scheme, combining product type testing and ongoing surveillance, representing the highest level of oversight and assurance. This scheme generates the highest volume of certificates and revenue for IECEx and set the stage for success in other areas.
Another critical milestone was the establishment of the IECEx Certification of Personnel Competencies (CoPC) Scheme in 2010, which was the first scheme of its kind offered under the IEC conformity assessment umbrella and paved the way for a similar certification scheme for another IEC Conformity Assessment System, IECEE. Lastly, a new service offering for the IECEx certification of equipment, components and systems associated with the production, dispensing and use of gaseous hydrogen, in 2022, was another important milestone. It demonstrated how the IECEx adapts to meet the demands of industry and works with our partner Standard Development Organizations (SDOs) through the establishment of liaisons, such as with ISO/TC 197/SC 1 which deals with standards for the use of hydrogen at scale. (Read more about IECEX and its hydrogen offering here: How can hydrogen decarbonize industry? | IEC e-tech)
How do you see it evolving in coming years?
I think IECEx will continue to adapt to meet the needs of our members, whether that be the inclusion of newly published standards relevant to our industries or consideration of new service offerings that support the complete lifecycle of the products used in potentially explosive atmospheres. There are some products being introduced in the Ex-market including Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as robots that perform inspection, maintenance and monitoring functions. The potential for this technology is exciting because it can reduce human exposure in these dangerous locations. However, we will need to continue to work closely with our SDOs to ensure this technology is safe and reliable for its intended use.
How are you planning to celebrate its anniversary?
The thirty year anniversary was celebrated during our recent IECEx meetings in Beijing, China. The Chinese member body did a fantastic job of hosting the meetings and highlighting the anniversary with both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, our IECEx Executive Secretary, Chris Agius, created a one-page summary highlighting the IECEx, 30 years of Global Confidence in Explosive Atmospheres, that was presented at the meetings.
ed: we will publishing this summary on Monday 19 October.