Baseefa

Baseefa ("British Approval Service for Electrical Equipment in Flammable Atmospheres") is a British certification body for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. It is based in Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Baseefa is an ATEX Notified Body and an IECEx Certification Body and as such can provide ATEX certification, IECEx certification and supporting services.

Baseefa Limited has operated as a private company since 2001. Prior to that, it was a part of the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a government body. In 2011 it was acquired by SGS S.A. and renamed 'SGS Baseefa Ltd'.

See also
  • Intrinsic safety
  • Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
  • Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
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