SGS Supports Manufacturers to Prepare for the New Construction Product Regulation (CPR)
The European Commission is proposing to replace the current
Construction Products Directive with a new Construction Product
Regulation (CPR). SGS is experienced in helping clients to attain
the CE mark for construction products and will therefore support
manufacturers of construction products in their preparation for the
new Construction Product Regulation.
(firmenpresse) - To support the free movement and use of construction products
in the international market and to achieve quality and safety in
building and construction works, the European Union (EU)
adopted the Construction Products Directive (CPD) for the
harmonization of construction products standards in 1988. The
visible manifestation of compliance with this directive is the
appearance of the CE mark on the product.
The CPD offers many advantages but also some complications
occur. As the CPD has to be implemented in the national
regulation of each member state before it comes into force, it
encompasses large differences among the member states.
Furthermore, the required new procedures, testing and
certifications are experienced as complex and time-consuming
by affected companies.
For this reason, the European Commission is proposing to
replace the current Construction Products Directive with a new
Construction Product Regulation (CPR). The goals of this
regulation are the same as those of the CPD but the revision
aims to attain these goals more easily, more transparently,
more efficiently and at lower costs.
The European Commission’s proposal is currently under the
scrutiny of the advisory bodies of the European Parliament and
the Council of the European Union and is anticipated to become
legally binding at the beginning of 2013.
What Are the Benefits?
The new CPR would restore more confidence by better defining
the objectives of Community legislation and making the
implementation easier by providing clearer and simpler
mechanisms specifically designed to alleviate the
administrative burden for enterprises. Moreover, the CPR works
directly and does not have to be implemented in national
regulations thus avoiding national differences. Furthermore, the
CPR will enforce a common technical language to support the
definition of harmonized conditions for the marketing of
construction products and clear terms for access to CE
marking. In addition, sustainability information on the
environmental performance of a construction product will have
to be provided by the manufacturer.
How can SGS Support Manufacturers?
As a notified Body, SGS Industrial Services is able to encourage
manufacturers of construction products to prepare for the new
CPR and to comply with all requirements of the new CPR. The
CE consultants at SGS know exactly what is necessary and
what is not required in order to attain the CE mark for
construction products. Besides, the necessary sustainability
information will be provided to manufacturers.
SGS Industrial Services has the relevant knowledge, expertise
and long-term testing experience to help clients attain the
Certificate of Conformity for Europe for construction products.
From the preliminary investigation and interpreting of directives,
up to and including the application of the CE Marking, SGS
experts can assist during the whole process of obtaining the CE
marking or just part of it. SGS offers concrete, practical
suggestions as well as advice and guidance.
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Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection,
verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878,
SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity.
With 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000
offices and laboratories around the world.
Dr. Ulbert Hofstra
SGS-Intron
SR. Consultant
t: +31 46 42 04 204
f: +31 46 45 29 060
Email : industrial.pr(at)sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/industrial
Datum: 24.08.2010 - 09:27 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
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