ATEX 
ATEX is the name commonly given to the framework or legislation and guidance for controlling explosive atmospheres and the standards of equipment and protective systems used in them. Therefore this legislation will apply to filters when used in these potentially hazardous environments.
Amazon Filters Limited is a leading designer and manufacturer of filter housings and has prepared two Technical Papers to help filter users with their risk assessment and in meeting their legal obligations :
- Technical Publication TP011, ATEX classification of Filter Housings provides detailed information on ATEX regulations and filter housings. Download a copy
- Technical Publication TP012 Meeting The Requirements of the European ATEX Directive and the UK EX regulations provide an excellent overview on managing the requirements of ATEX for filter housings, cartridges and packaging.
Please contact us for a copy of these Technical Publications or to discuss how we can help you with your particular requirements.
PED/PE(S)R
All pressure equipment, including filter housings, being placed into service in Europe or the UK, must conform to Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and PE(S)R SI 2016 No. 1105. These require that all pressure equipment and assemblies above specified pressure and/or volume thresholds must:
- Be safe.
- Meet essential safety requirements covering design, manufacture and testing.
- Satisfy appropriate conformity assessment procedures.
- Carry the CE/UKCA marking and other information.
Pressure equipment and assemblies below the specified pressure / volume thresholds must:
- Be safe.
- Be designed and manufactured according to sound engineering practice.
- Bear specified markings (but not the CE/UKCA marking).
Under the directive Pressure Equipment is classified into one of five categories; SEP (Sound Engineering Practice) and Categories I, II, III, or IV.
The categories in turn are defined by system pressure and volume, Fluid Group (Group 1 or Group 2) and the fluid type (gas or liquid)
Group 1 comprises those fluids classified as:
- Explosive
- Oxidising
- Flammable
- Very flammable
- Extremely flammable
- Toxic
- Very toxic
Group 2 comprises all other fluids including steam.
Amazon Filters is a leading designer and manufacturer of filter vessels. These are manufactured either based on sound engineering practice, or industry recognised design codes such as EN13345, PD5500 and ASME VIII, but we ensure all vessels supplied, satisfy the demands of the PED (Pressure Equipment Directive). We are also accredited for self certification to Module H of the PED and PE(S)R.
The Pressure Equipment Directive means that it is illegal to market, sell or install vessels that do not meet the requirements of these rules and there is an individual and corporate responsibility for the vessels that pass through a company – it is therefore in your interest to understand the requirements of this directive and ensure the vessels you use or sell are fully compliant.
To download a copy of our PED Certificate of Conformity click here.
To download a copy of the PESR certificate, click here
HALAL Certificate
Amazon Filters products listed below are confirmed as HALAL certified, the audit trail covers specification, ingredients, processing and formulationi:
- SupaGard
- SupaSpun II
- Contour
- SupaPore
- SupaPleat
- SupaPleat HFC & FFC
- SupaCarb
- SupaClean
- Filter Housing
The authority is satisfied that we operate in compliance with the HFA Halal Standards, relevant EU food hygiene, food safety and HACCP regulations in vogue.
We will continue to be audited to ensure our standards are maintained.
For a copy of our HALAL certificate, click here.
Reach Directive
Our suppliers have confirmed that at the present time the raw materials used to manufacture our filters do not contain any substances that require registration.
We have established an inventory of materials affected by the REACH directive.
We will continue to monitor our suppliers to ensure that any changes in raw materials will be recorded and if required they will be registered as the REACH Directive states.
For a copy of our REACH Statement click here.
Kosher Certificate
Amazon Filters products listed below are confirmed as Kosher certified, by the London Beth Din Kashrut Division (KLBD).
- SupaPore
- SupaPleat
- SupaCarb
- SupaSpun
- SupaGard
- DuoLine
- Contour
- SupaMesh
- Filter Housing
The authority is satisfied that we operate in compliance with the KLBD Kosher Standards.
We will continue to be audited to ensure our standards are maintained.
For a copy of our Kosher certificate, click here.
Fit 4 Nuclear
F4N has been developed by the Nuclear AMRC with the support of its top tier partners, including nuclear new build developers and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. These industry leaders are using F4N to identify potential companies for their own supply chains.
For a copy of our F4N Certificate of Achievement click here.
