Inspections, Audits and Testing for Construction Products

European regulations compliance opens the door to key markets

Construction Product Compliance Challenge

All construction products – to be incorporated in a permanent manner in any kind of construction work –, have to meet requirements of the European Union’s 89/106 Construction Product Directive and corresponding harmonized standards, and be CE Marked. 

The process for being able to apply for CE Marking varies according to the product and to its intended use in the construction work. 

The main actors involved in this process are the manufacturer and an independent notify body; their respective tasks are defined in the standards published by the European Community administration.

What are Inspections, Audits and Testing for Construction Products?

Bureau Veritas is an independent notified body for most of the standards covered in the EU 89/106 Construction Product Directive. 

Our construction product related services include: 

• Conformity assessment services 

• Technical assistance to self-certification (CE Marking) 

• Type approval process with laboratory testing and factory production control certification

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Notified body 

Bureau Vertias is a notified body for most of the construction products.

One-stop-shopping

We can provide "one-stop shopping"for manufacturers needing to meet multiple regulatory requirements. 

International network 

We have a large global network of offices ensures proximity to construction products’ factories as services must be performed on-site. 

Expertise 

We have the expertise and know-how in cost efficient self-certification methods for manufacturers. 

World leader in ISO 9001 certification 

We are the world leader in ISO 9001 certification and are able to assist manufacturers to implement global quality programs resulting in ISO 9001 certification. 

Cost effective synergies 

Bureau Veritas is also a notified for directives relating to ATEX, low voltage, electromagnetic compatibility and pressure equipment.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Which products are covered by the CE 89/106 Construction Product Directive?

  Any product that is incorporated in a permanent manner in a construction works, whether it is a building or a civil engineering facility. 

  Examples include: aggregates, cement, pipes, membranes, sanitary appliances, wood based panels, bituminous mixtures, floorings, circulation fixtures, bricks, windows, doors, structural metallic products, thermal insulation products, structural timber products, etc.)

• When should a manufacturer apply the CE Marking on its products?

  As soon as there is a harmonized standard, published in the Official Journal of the European Community, which relates to one or several of its products. 

  Usually, the European Commission publishes twice a year the complete list of standards involved. 

  Either the CE Marking is possible but not mandatory (this is called the “period of coexistence”) or period of coexistence is over and the CE Marking is mandatory.

• How to apply the CE Marking on products?

  This is specified in the ZA annex of the Construction Product Directive. 

  Depending on product, the CE Marking can be applied: 

  • on the product itself 

  • on a label attached to it 

  • on the product packaging 

  • on the accompanying commercial documents