Nanyang Explosion Protected Electrical Apparatus Research Institute (CNEx) is one of China’s oldest and most renowned professional research institution focusing on certification and testing of products used in explosive environments (explosion protected products, Ex products, or products used in hazardous locations). Its mission remains to provide expert service that gives rise to increased consumers’ confidence and stronger trust in the market of explosion-protected products.


CNEx upholds the principles of integrity, impartiality and confidentiality through decades of practice in the field of ex-safety, focusing on the following:
•Providing evidence-based information for consumers to make informed decisions.
•Assisting manufacturers in meeting national standards and voluntary requirements to gain wider market access and demonstrate product competency.
•Helping to bring an increasing number of qualifying products to the international market.

•Working with laboratories and organizations across the globe to reduce processing time and administrative costs of certification applicants.


CNEx exemplifies being the “Standard-maker, Technology Innovator, and Explosion Safety Guardian.”

Leading Ex technology in China, guiding Ex development worldwide!

China Compulsory Certification (CCC)

CNEx is among the first authorized CCC Ex Certification Bodies

Apply today to become CCC Ex certified

China-Ex Certification

The China-Ex certificates are longstanding and well-recognized by the market

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IECEx and ATEX certification

Our partner organization CNEX-Global B.V. and CQST are both authorized for international certification services.

Apply for IECEx/ATEX certificates for the global market