The IECEx scheme is the future route of global compliance. It aims to harmonise standards to allow free movement of goods by establishing a certification accepted worldwide.
| Australia | Germany | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Canada | Hungary | Norway | Sweden |
| China | India | Romania | Switzerland |
| Czech Republic | Italy | Russia | UK |
| Denmark | Japan | Serbia and Montenegro | USA |
| Finland | Korea | Singapore | |
| France | Netherlands | Slovenia |
The term IECEx comes from IEC – the International Electrotechnical Commission and Ex for Explosive equipment.
