At Hazardex Live 2026, Julia Gresser, Team Leader Global Market Access at CSA Group, will be presenting on how to streamline HazLoc approvals in key international markets.

For HazLoc manufacturers looking to expand to new global markets, the certification and compliance landscape can be daunting. Fortunately, in certain circumstances, it is possible to streamline the process by leveraging existing IECEx and ATEX reports – even in countries with local certification schemes. When done correctly, this step can help manufacturers streamline time to market, reduce costs, and avoid redundant testing and documentation. In this presentation, you will learn how to streamline the global market entry of HazLoc products, learn about the various markets that allow manufacturers to leverage existing IECEx and ATEX test reports, discover how to expand into new markets more efficiently, and hear tips for navigating common documentation challenges.

About the speaker:

Julia Gresser is Team Leader Global Market Access (GMA) at CSA Group in Europe. Since joining the company in 2016, she has specialized in international product requirements, with a particular focus on wireless radio technologies. Together with her team, she supports manufacturers in assessing the global regulatory requirements for their products and guiding them through the certification process.