Unlike Management Systems where certification is on voluntary basis CE Marking is obligatory.

Conformitee Europpenne - European Conformity

01.07.2013. came on force CPR Construction Products Regulation 305/2011 replacing CPD 89/106/ECC Construction Products Directive. CPR harmonizing conditions for Marketing of construction products brings news: - Possibility for microenterprises to use AoC 4 where AoC 3 apply – Article 37. - Declaration on performances replaces Declaration of conformity, - Every producer of constuction products shall have in place: Established, documented, implemented and maintained FPC system Of in house Factory Production Control according product techical specifications. SOHO HAS DEVELOPED GOOD& SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE REQUIREMENTS

CE MARKING in 6 Steps :

STEP 1 – Identify the directive(s) and harmonised standards applicable to the product There are more than 20 directives setting out the product categories requiring CE marking. The essential requirements that products have to fulfil (e.g. safety) are harmonised at EU level and are set out in general terms in these directives. Harmonised European standards are issued with reference to the applied directives and express in detailed technical terms the essential requirements,
STEP 2 – Verify the product-specific requirements,
STEP 3 – Identify whether an independent conformity assessment is required from a Notified body,
STEP 4 – Test the product and check its conformity,
STEP 5 – Draw up and keep available the required technical documentation,
STEP 6 – Affixation of the CE marking to your product and EC Declaration of Conformity.