Tarık Ömer GEDİK / Certification Manager
CPC Certification
On a global scale, and in particular, in our country, the certification of Construction Materials products is vitally important as part of the harmonization of the Technical Legislation of the European Union (EU).
In our country, the CE Mark is used to ensure the free circulation of products throughout the European Economic Area and to demonstrate compliance with the health, and safety of the consumer and environmental requirements and the environment, as outlined in the Construction Materials Regulation (305/2011/EU) published by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change.
As part of releasing these materials to the market, it is critical that the rules for the declaration of performance regarding the essential characteristics of the materials be established and that these materials be marked with the CE mark, and that the factory ensures permanent internal control of the production process in writing according to the harmonized technical specifications.
As one of the primary products that make up a building and directly affect human health, cement products are constantly monitored as part of the certification process. This is done within the scope of the Conformity Confirmation System System 1+, and permanent internal control is provided by performing conformity assessments. As a result, the product can be sold in our country and exported to EU countries.
Not only with the EN 197-1 standard, but also with the guidelines and EADs (European Assessment Document) prepared by us to ensure the safe circulation of innovative products that deviate from this standard, both in our country and in other European countries. As accredited by TÜRKAK, we carry out certification studies for different cement products.
TS EN 197-5 Standard has been published by CEN (EU Standardization Committee) with innovative types of cement that use alternative raw materials or various byproducts, or cement types produced with the use of sustainable fuels. Since this standard is not yet a harmonized standard by the European Union Commission, it is possible for such products to be marketed in our country with the G Mark. Thus, it is possible on the market to use cement that has low carbon dioxide emissions and is more environmentally friendly.
Within the framework of REACH (Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), dated June 23rd 2017, and numbered 30105, the amount of Chromium VI (Cr +6) contained in cement and cement[1]containing products is limited to 2 ppm (0,0002 mg/kg), and it entered into force as of January 1st 2022. As stated in the relevant paragraph of the regulation, this rule is only valid for types of cement sold in packages (Kraft Bag). In the case of using a reducing agent in bagged cement sales, information on packaging date, shelf life and storage conditions should be stated on the bag.
In Annex A of the TS EN 196-10 standard, it is stated that Chromium VI measurements should be evaluated by an authorized third-party organization.
It is a necessity for ready-mixed concrete to meet the requirements of CPR, TS EN 206 + A2 and TS 13515 Standards, and to be placed on the market with the G Mark in our country, in order to create earthquake-safe structures.
A concrete manufacturer must record raw materials inputs, set up an appropriate production control system with the correct organizational structure, and continuously inspect production on-site by the Conformity Assessment Agency.
Our activities as CPC Certification are being carried out; With the identification number 2404 given by the EU Commission within the scope of the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU).
With the authorization certificate obtained from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change with the identification number 008 within the framework of the “Regulation on the Criteria to which Construction Materials Will Be Subject” and with the accreditation of TÜRKAK.
