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ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 · EX PRODUCT MANUFACTURING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 Ex Product Quality-System Consultancy in the UAE

Control Ex product manufacture. Maintain certificate conformity. Strengthen quality assurance.

NEC supports manufacturers of equipment and protective systems for explosive atmospheres in establishing and maintaining the quality controls required for Ex product manufacture.

Assessment route: NEC supports quality-system implementation and assessment readiness for Ex product manufacture. The formal assessment and approval outcome is issued by the competent independent Ex certification or conformity-assessment body.

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UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARD

What is ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018?

ISO/IEC 80079-34 specifies particular requirements for a quality management system used to manufacture Ex products in accordance with relevant product certificates and explosive-atmosphere requirements.

NEC translates the framework into clear responsibilities, documents, controls, records, and improvement activities that fit the organisation’s actual operations.

Current reference: ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 is the current published edition; a revised edition is under development.

WHY ORGANISATIONS PURSUE IT

Why are you looking for ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018?

NEC shapes the route around the commercial objective, operational reality, and current readiness.

01

Client or Contract Requirement

Build credible evidence aligned with the applicable standard or framework.

02

Regulatory or Industry Expectations

Organise controls and records around recognised good practice.

03

Operational Improvement

Turn the framework into clear responsibilities and consistent activities.

04

Risk and Impact Control

Identify significant risks, impacts, dependencies, and required actions.

05

Independent Review Readiness

Prepare evidence for customer, scheme, or third-party assessment.

06

Market Credibility

Demonstrate a disciplined and transparent approach to stakeholders.

BUSINESS OUTCOMES

What will your organisation gain?

A well-implemented Ex Product Manufacturing Quality Management System should strengthen daily work—not simply produce documents for an audit.

STANDARD-SPECIFIC FOCUS

Key requirements and controls for ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018.

This section is tailored to the actual subject of the standard rather than using generic ISO wording.

01

Ex certificates and technical-document control

NEC defines the responsible roles, practical controls, records, and evidence needed for this area.

02

Controlled manufacture and authorised changes

NEC defines the responsible roles, practical controls, records, and evidence needed for this area.

03

Critical suppliers, components, and outsourced processes

NEC defines the responsible roles, practical controls, records, and evidence needed for this area.

04

Inspection, testing, and calibrated equipment

NEC defines the responsible roles, practical controls, records, and evidence needed for this area.

05

Identification, traceability, and release

NEC defines the responsible roles, practical controls, records, and evidence needed for this area.

06

Nonconforming product, corrective action, and assessment

NEC defines the responsible roles, practical controls, records, and evidence needed for this area.

SUITABLE ORGANISATIONS

Who can apply or use this framework?

NEC adapts the scope to the organisation size, activities, locations, customer requirements, and risk profile.

Not sure whether it is suitable? Share your business activity and objective with NEC for practical guidance.

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FROM CONSULTANCY TO READINESS

Complete support through a clear eight-step route.

The technical work changes by standard, while responsibilities, milestones, and evidence remain clear.

01

Free Initial Consultation

Understand activities, locations, people, objective, scope, and target timeline.

02

Gap & Readiness Assessment

Review current processes, documents, controls, evidence, and priority gaps.

03

Implementation Plan

Define responsibilities, milestones, required documents, controls, and next steps.

04

Customised Documentation

Develop policies, procedures, forms, records, and controls around actual operations.

05

Implementation & Awareness

Guide employees and managers in applying responsibilities within daily work.

06

Internal Review

Evaluate implementation, complete internal audit or readiness checks, and address findings.

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Independent Review Readiness

Prepare evidence and the team for the relevant customer, scheme, testing, or third-party review.

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Continued Support

Maintain the framework, improve performance, and prepare for future review activities.

SERVICE SCOPE

What does NEC support include?

The final scope is confirmed after NEC reviews activities, locations, existing controls, and the required outcome.

ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME

A realistic route based on readiness.

Implementation normally requires 2–4 months and depends on product certificates, manufacturing complexity, suppliers, inspection controls, and existing quality systems.

TRANSPARENT SCOPE AND PRICING

A fixed proposal before work begins.

A fixed-scope quotation is prepared after NEC reviews your organisation size, locations, activities, current readiness, and required assessment route.

WHY CHOOSE NEC

Practical consultancy focused on lasting improvement.

NEC keeps the system understandable, relevant, and maintainable after the assessment is complete.

01

Simple Process

Clear explanations without unnecessary technical language.

02

Customised Solution

Documents and controls shaped around the organisation—not copied from a generic pack.

03

Complete Assistance

Support from initial assessment through readiness and independent audit coordination.

04

Practical Implementation

A system designed to work in normal operations with manageable evidence.

05

UAE-Wide Support

Consultancy and coordination for organisations across the United Arab Emirates.

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Reliable Communication

Responsive coordination, clear responsibilities, and practical next steps.

START WITH FOUR SIMPLE DETAILS

Tell NEC what your organisation needs.

Send the company name, business activity, number of employees, and reason for requiring ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 support. NEC will review the requirement and explain the next steps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clear answers before the first consultation.

Final timing, pricing, and assessment arrangements are confirmed after the scope review.

ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 is the current published edition; a revised edition is under development.

Implementation normally requires 2–4 months and depends on product certificates, manufacturing complexity, suppliers, inspection controls, and existing quality systems.

A fixed-scope quotation is prepared after NEC reviews your organisation size, locations, activities, current readiness, and required assessment route.

Yes. The scope and level of documentation are adapted to the organisation size, activities, risk, locations, and applicable requirements.

NEC supports quality-system implementation and assessment readiness for Ex product manufacture. The formal assessment and approval outcome is issued by the competent independent Ex certification or conformity-assessment body.

Yes. NEC can define a multi-site scope, review common and location-specific processes, coordinate responsibilities, and prepare evidence across the required locations.

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Ready to start your ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 journey?

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