CE marking of construction Products

  • Whereas, the coating product is not subject to CE marking, with the exception of certain exceptions, such as, for example, the sleeves are elastic.
  • A CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT is NOT SAFE OR unsafe PER SE, contributes to the achievement of this requisite of the work based on the mode with which is incorporated by both those who define the process of incorporation.
  • The GOAL OF CPR is to ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION RELATED TO THEIR PERFORMANCE (ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS) ARE RELIABLE SO THAT they CAN BE PROPERLY USED FOR WORKS THAT MEET THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS.
  • Our consultants will be at your side to define on the basis of the nature of the product and its intended use if it is subject to marking and to assist you in the whole process.

The EU Regulation 305/2011 CPR replaces directive 89/106/EC.

Required elements:

  • Declaration of performance
  • Information on hazardous substances
  • Instructions and safety Information

A declaration of performance can only be issued if the product is covered by a harmonised standard (EN) or by a technical assessment (ETA) issued by a body of technical assessment (TAB).

CE label

The following list describes the contents of the information accompanying the CE mark and some additional explanation that will help you understand what information to include:

CE symbol
Marking by the CE symbol can be found on the web page of the european Commission dedicated to the CE marking in different formats.
The last two digits of the year
You must include the last digit of the year in which this specific CE mark was affixed for the first time. If you change the information in the declaration of performance related to this CE mark you also need to update these figures.
Name and address
You must include the name and the registered address of the manufacturer or brand identification that allows you to easily go back to the name and address of the manufacturer.
Unique identification code of the product-type
The unique identification code of the product-type should not present any ambiguity and must be related to the CE declaration of performance and the declared performance.
Reference number of the declaration of performance
If the unique identification code of the product-type is not the same as the reference number of the declaration of performance you must also include this number. Both serve purposes similar.
Declared performance
The CE mark must include the declared performance of the product, i.e. the value of the declared of the essential characteristics that are not NPD. For lack of space on the label, you may need to simplify the statement, but be careful to preserve the meaning.
Reference to the harmonised technical specification
The reference of the harmonised standard or the european assessment document applied to evaluate the product. Not, you must indicate the date in which they were issued because such information is already in the declaration of performance.
Identification number of the notified body
It is important to enter the identification number of the notified body, if your essential characteristics fall within the systems VVCP 1, 1+, 2+ or 3.
Intended uses
Must be included the relevant information on the use or the intended use (which can be found in annex ZA of the harmonised standard applicable); this information must be the same that appear in the corresponding point of the declaration of performance.
The web site of the declaration of performance
If your declaration of performance is available on a website, you can enter here the link to the website hosting the document.