Switzerland: industry on the ground
Switzerland produces no fossil fuels and imports petroleum, so refining and bulk fuel handling is limited, while storage depots and distribution terminals are the main flammable-liquid sites.
Switzerland · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Switzerland
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for solvent and powder atmospheres, from a production building in Basel or Visp to a loading rack at Cressier and a digester hall at a cantonal wastewater works. The three Rhine ports around Basel handle about six million tonnes and over 120,000 containers a year, roughly 10% of Swiss imports and a third of the country's mineral oil products. An IECEx smartphone distributor in Switzerland would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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 topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereSwitzerland
Short answer. Switzerland has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Switzerland
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Switzerland: Monthey, Kaisten and the Fricktal, Schaffhausen | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Switzerland
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 Switzerland. 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 · Switzerland
Where an Ex phone is used in Switzerland
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Switzerland market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Lonza
- Visp is the largest site in its global network, in the upper Valais.
- Novartis
- Basel campus and the production site at Stein in Aargau.
- Roche
- Basel headquarters plus production and logistics at Kaiseraugst.
- Syngenta
- Crop protection production at Monthey and a production site at Kaisten.
- Cilag
- Pharmaceutical production at Schaffhausen, established there since 1936.
- CIMO
- Utilities and site services operator for the Monthey chemical site.
Industrial areas and sites
- Basel and Schweizerhalle
- Chemical and pharmaceutical cluster with the Muttenz tank farms.
- Visp
- Chemical and biotech complex in the upper Valais.
- Monthey
- Chemical site in the Chablais shared by several producers.
- Kaisten and the Fricktal
- Chemical intermediates production along the Rhine.
- Schaffhausen
- Pharmaceutical production close to the German border.
- Cressier
- Refinery and product terminal on the Neuchâtel plain.
Field notes · Switzerland
More about Switzerland that matters for portable equipment
Switzerland: infrastructure
Switzerland relies mainly on hydroelectric power, nuclear power and natural gas, and plans to phase out its five nuclear power plants as they reach the end of their lives, with 2044 given as a phase-out date.
Switzerland: industry on the ground
Basel is Switzerland's main pharmaceutical centre, home to both Novartis and Roche.
Switzerland: infrastructure
Petroleum and motor fuels account for 43% of energy consumed, electricity 26% and gas 15%, with households and transport each using about one third and manufacturing and services each just under one fifth.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Switzerland. IECEx is relevant in Switzerland because the large sites of companies such as Lonza, Novartis, Roche and Syngenta belong to global networks that compare equipment against one international reference. A certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions supports that comparison. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and not yet issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Switzerland
A distributor for Switzerland would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Switzerland.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Switzerland today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an IECEx smartphone in Switzerland cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
Which sites in Switzerland does this cover?
The market guide for Switzerland covers Basel and Schweizerhalle, Visp, Monthey, Kaisten and the Fricktal, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Switzerland?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Switzerland.
Does Switzerland accept ATEX certified devices?
Switzerland is not an EU member, but it generally aligns its equipment rules with European requirements, so ATEX-marked devices are commonly accepted. Confirm the current requirement and any Swiss conformity marking with the site operator or your importer before ordering.
What language should device documents be in for Swiss sites?
German, French and Italian are all national languages depending on the canton, and many industrial sites also work in English. Ask the operator which language it requires for instructions and certificates, and provide the declaration of conformity together with the Ex marking details.
Can the IS-04Z1 be wiped down in a Swiss pharmaceutical building?
IP68 sealing and a rugged build are aimed at a cleaned plant rather than a rained-on one, but your cleaning agents and routine must be checked. Test a unit with your own procedure and confirm compatibility with the site's validation team.
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All guides for SwitzerlandEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Switzerland
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Switzerland
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 · Switzerland
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Switzerland?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.