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Scope of the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011
This regulation applies to construction products, any product or kit which is produced and placed on the market for incorporation in a permanent manner in construction works or parts thereof and the performance of which has an effect on the performance of the construction works with respect to the basic requirements for construction works.
Examples of products covered by the Construction Products Regulation include:
- Insulation products (thermal, acoustic, fire-resistant)
- Roofing materials (tiles, bitumen, membranes)
- Windows, doors and frames
- Façade systems and cladding
- Structural steel and timber products
- Fire-resistant doors, shutters and seals
What the Regulation States Regarding Documentation
The Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 states, among other things, the following about the manual:
Note: Always read the full regulation to ensure complete understanding and to review all relevant requirements.
| Article 11(4) | Manufacturers shall ensure that their construction products bear a type, batch or serial number or any other element allowing their identification, or, where the size or nature of the product does not allow it, that the required information is provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the construction product. |
| Article 11(5) | Manufacturers shall indicate on the construction product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying it, their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and their contact address. The address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
| Article 11(6) | When making a construction product available on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language determined by the Member State concerned which can be easily understood by users. |
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