IntroducingEasy Steps to CE MarkingPilkington External presentationAugust 2005Jargon-bustingKey datesWhat will the customer see?Pack label and delivery documentsFull CE MarkingCustomer responsibilitiesMerchantsToughenersOther productsBenefitsFurther informationCE Marking - contentsDont be afraid of the jargon!Attestation of ConformityFactoryProductionControlEssentialRequirementsIntendedUseInitialTypeTestingNoPerformanceDeterminedDeclaration ofConformityhENsProductDescriptionCertificate ofConformityTransitionPeriodManufacturer demonstrates product complies with European-wide standard, on the basis of:One-off External testing (“Initial Type Test”)Factory Production control (on-going)When product compliant, manufacturer makes a legal and transparent declarationAllows CE Marking of productProduct can be made available for sale in EUSupporting documentation held and maintained in event of legal challenge (Technical File) CE Marking without the jargon - (1)Level of involvement of third party (Notified Body) for initial type testing dependent upon:Product typeProduct useHigher the “risk” if product fails, the greater involvement of third partyFire resistanceBullet resistanceExplosion resistancehere the third party is involved in Factory Production Control as wellCE Marking without the jargon - (2)Other than the legal requirement to do so, benefits of CE Marking for customers include:Declared performance from manufacturers will be more transparent than in the past and more open to challengeOpportunity to be seen as ahead of the market as a result of understanding and knowledge of CE Marking Security for customers, Architects and Specifiers as Pilkington proves the performance of their products on a European scale One set of data per productNo legal requirement for maintaining national voluntary marks - CE Marking states that a product is fit for purpose therefore a money-saving opportunityWhat are the benefits of CE Marking? -(1)Other than the legal requirement to do so, benefits of CE Marking include: Testing independently undertaken by accredited third party Products can be compared across borders (harmonised product and test standards)Some of the testing goes beyond traditional national requirementsProduct standards introduced to some countries where none previously existed Manufacturers responsibility clearly defined Higher risk products require greater involvement of third parties e.g. fire resistance, etc.Manufacturer much more accountable under a common legal frameworkWhat are the benefits of CE Marking? -(2)Following standards applicable from 1st September 2005 (and mandatory from 1st September 2006):When can CE Marking start?Pilkington intends CE Marking the above products progressively from September 2005Check incoming product is CE MarkedCharacteristics of incoming product from manufacturer unchanged by cutting processes Pass on CE Marking information from manufacturerEnsure Factory Production Control for cut sizes set up in accordance with EN 572-pts 8&9Thickness (visual check)Dimensions (measurement)Visual/optical quality (visual check)What do merchants need to do?Obtain copy of EN 12150 parts 1&2Prepare product descriptionSet up a Factory Production Control in accordance with EN 12150-2Submit samples for initial type testing to Notified Body“Prove the product is the product” (fragmentation/mechanical strength)For any claimed characteristics (e.g. pendulum body impact resistance to EN 12600) Set up Technical File of supporting documentation (e.g. Product Description, test reports, Declaration of Conformity, etc.)Ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance of toughened glass rests with the toughenerWhat do tougheners need to do?Countries where CE Marking not mandatory4 countries have decided not to make the CE Marking of the finished product mandatory: UK Ireland Sweden FinlandHowever, still mandatory to meet the requirements of the CPD by complying with the product standardWhat about other products?Products not covered in the first phase Laminated glass (EN 14449) Heat soaked toughened glass (EN 14179-2) Insulating glass units (EN 1279-5)No firm start date yet, but latest indications:Standards applicable for these products from March 2006 (Mandatory from March 2007)CE Marking - What will the customer see?Minimal essential information on pack label and delivery note: CE logo Product standard (e.g. EN 572-9) Reference to CE Marking website: www.pilkington.com/CE Full information (including performance characteristics) available from websiteCE Marking - Pack labelCE logoCE MarkingwebsiteProduct standardCE Marking e.g of Delivery DocumentationCE logoProduct standardCE MarkingwebsiteFull CE Marking documentation for all productsProduct information available direct fromwww.pilkington.com/CEor via country Product Directory onwww.pilkington.comAvailable in local languagesFull CE Marking documentation for all productsProduct standardProduct description(and intended use)Product nameCharacteristicsDeclared values(i.e. performance)Date and versionpilkington.com/CE - Pilkington K GlassTM ExampleFrom the Product Directory select the product required, in this case Pilkington K GlassTMCE Marking Internet Page - Pilkington K GlassTM ExampleThe CE Marking PageCE Marking Internet Page - Pilkington K GlassTM Example CE Marking data for Toughened K GlassPilkington CE Marking Home Pagewww.pilkington.com/ceDedicated email address for internal and external enquiriesCE.Markingpilkington.comcommitment to respond to emails within two working daysGEPVP (Association of European Flat Glass Manufacturers)www.gepvp.orgEuropean Commissionwww.europa.eu.intCEN (European Standards Organisation)www.cenorm.beFurther information1. Groupement Europen des Producteurs de Verre Plat (GEPVP) - GEPVP is a European organisation consisting of the European Group of Flat Glass Manufacturers, Glaverbel, Pilkington, Saint Gobain and Guardian.2. Constructions Product Directive (CPD) the CPD was established was established to remove technical barriers to trade for construction products. With regard to glass products this would be achieved by the production of harmonised European technical standards, CENTC 129, specifically against the “Glass in Building” mandate (M135). The mandate covers flat glass, profiled glasses and glass block products.3. Harmonised European Norm (hEN) the hENs are European standards adopted by Comit Europen de Normalisation (CEN) following a mandate issued by the EC. They are developed through an open and transparent process, built on consensus between all interested parties.4. CE Marking the CE Marking is a symbol placed on either a product or product accompanying documentation. The CE Mark indicates that a product conforms to all the provisions of the CPD and hEN as required by the CPD. Glossary - (1)5. System of Attestation of Conformity The Systems of Attestation of Conformity contained within the CPD detail the level of involvement of Notified Bodies in the process of showing conformity. Dependant on the final intended use of the glass product a different System of Attestation may be applicable. From the available Systems of Attestation only 1,3 and 4 apply to Glass in Building. Refer to Appendix 2.6. Initial Type Testing (ITT) testing undertaken by the manufacturer in the case of System of Attestation 4 and by a notified testing body in the case of Systems of Attestation 1 or 3. The test methods are contained within the supporting product standards.7. Factory Production Control (FPC) each hEN contains a set of factory production controls required to ensure the system operated within a factory meets all the relevant criteria set out in the hEN. These tend to cover material control, production control and product control.Glossary - (2)8. No performance declared (NPD) where Pilkington does not chose to declare a value or there is no regulatory requirement to do so a “no performance declared” (NPD) is indicated against the particular characteristic. 9. Transition Period the transition period refers to the entire 21-month time interval between the publication of a hEN and the mandatory date for a product in the market to conform to the CPD and be CE Marked.10. Notified External Body - A notified external body is an organisation involved in certification and/or inspection and/or testing that are notified, by a member state, to the European Commission as being competent. Tests, inspections and certificates done/delivered by a Notified Body have to be recognised and accepted in all the countries of the EU.Glossary - (3)