Construction products: CE and declarations

Start with the intended use

For a product covered by a cited harmonised standard, map each relevant essential characteristic to its assessment method and the applicable AVCP or AVS tasks. Keep product type, factory production control, test evidence and declaration aligned. Where the standard does not cover the product adequately, examine the ETA route rather than selecting a similar-looking standard.

If an insulation board changes its facing, do not assume the original reaction-to-fire result covers the new configuration. Establish whether existing evidence remains representative before declaring the new variant.

Construction product scope and evidence

Identify the product, intended use, manufacturing site and destination market before selecting a cited harmonised standard or an ETA route. An EN number alone does not establish coverage: compare its scope, applicable edition, essential characteristics and official citation. CE marking follows the applicable assessment, technical documentation and the manufacturer’s declaration; a generic certificate or ISO 9001 cannot replace these steps.

CPR transition and responsibilities

Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 largely applies from 8 January 2026, but product families migrate when their new technical specifications become applicable. Products covered by standards cited under CPR 2011 generally continue on that framework during transition. Check the product-specific legal dates and Türkiye’s current national rules separately. The manufacturer issues the declaration and remains responsible for production control; notified bodies perform only their assigned tasks. QRS supports preparation and coordination, without promising a decision or delivery date. QRS currently has no active construction-product certification accreditation; this service concerns preparation and coordination, with any required independent decision obtained from a suitably notified body.