Kazakhstan: rules and approvals
Kazakhstan applies TR CU 012/2011, the Eurasian Economic Union technical regulation, to equipment for explosive atmospheres; certification is mandatory and self-declaration is not allowed.
Kazakhstan · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Cell Phone Supplier in Kazakhstan
A Zone 1 / Zone 21 smartphone for crews at Tengiz, Kashagan and Karachaganak, the Atyrau, Pavlodar and Shymkent refineries and the coal and metals industry of Karaganda and Ekibastuz. Buyers searching for an ATEX and IECEx cell phone supplier for Kazakhstan can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceCell Phone
RouteSupply
WhereKazakhstan
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx cell phone for Kazakhstan cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx cell phone for Kazakhstan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Kazakhstan: Pavlodar and Shymkent, Karaganda coal basin, Tengiz, Atyrau region | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kazakhstan
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Kazakhstan. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Kazakhstan
Where this applies in Kazakhstan
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Kazakhstan market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- KazMunayGas
- National oil and gas company: production, refining and pipelines
- Tengizchevroil
- Chevron-led operator of the Tengiz field
- North Caspian Operating Company
- Operator of the offshore Kashagan field
- Karachaganak Petroleum Operating
- Operator of the Karachaganak gas condensate field
- QazaqGaz
- National gas company: processing and gas pipelines
- Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries
- Polypropylene production in the Atyrau region
Industrial areas and sites
- Tengiz, Atyrau region
- The Tengiz field and its sour gas processing plants
- Atyrau
- Refinery, petrochemicals and the western industrial hub
- Kashagan and Bolashak, North Caspian
- Offshore islands and the onshore Bolashak plant
- Karachaganak, West Kazakhstan
- Gas condensate processing near Aksai
- Pavlodar and Shymkent
- Refineries and product storage
- Karaganda coal basin
- Coal mines, coal processing and steel
Field notes · Kazakhstan
More about Kazakhstan that matters for portable equipment
Kazakhstan: logistics and access
Atyrau, 350 kilometres north of Tengiz, is the main transport hub for Tengiz oil, so road, rail and air links through Atyrau shape logistics for the western fields.
Kazakhstan: rules and approvals
Under TR CU 012/2011 the applicant must be registered in a member state, testing is done by bodies in the union's unified register, and ATEX or IECEx certificates are not accepted in place of it.
Kazakhstan: rules and approvals
Telecommunications matters, including radio-frequency conversion procedures, are handled by the Telecommunications Committee within the ministry responsible for digital development.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Kazakhstan. A Kazakh reviewer would expect IECEx evidence and then EAC Ex certification under TR CU 012/2011, which the sheet lists as planned after IECEx. ATEX evidence helps international operators and contractors. A dual route lets one pack serve the operator and visitors. No certificate has been issued.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Kazakhstan
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Kazakhstan starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Kazakhstan
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Kazakhstan today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Kazakhstan cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which sites in Kazakhstan does this cover?
The market guide for Kazakhstan covers Tengiz, Atyrau region, Atyrau, Kashagan and Bolashak, North Caspian, Karachaganak, West Kazakhstan, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Kazakhstan?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Do I need EAC certification for equipment used in Kazakhstan?
Equipment for explosive atmospheres falls under the Eurasian Economic Union regulation TR CU 012/2011, where certification is mandatory, self-declaration is not accepted and ATEX or IECEx certificates do not replace it. The applicant must be registered in a member state. Confirm requirements with an accredited EAEU certification body.
Who regulates radio equipment in Kazakhstan?
Telecommunications matters, including radio-frequency procedures, are handled by the Telecommunications Committee under the ministry responsible for digital development. Whether a specific phone needs notification or registration depends on its radio technologies, so check current requirements with the committee or a local representative before importing.
Is EAC Ex needed in Kazakhstan?
The market guide says EAC Ex certification under TR CU 012/2011 is required and planned after IECEx. It has not been granted. Ask the operator which approvals it needs, and check the current certification status before placing any order.
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Enquiry · Kazakhstan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kazakhstan
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Kazakhstan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Kazakhstan?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.