Construction products: Assessment of release of dangerous substances - Concept of horizontal testing procedures in support of requirements under the CPD
This Technical Report (TR), taking into account the state of the art in the Member States, identifies the role of testing in the assessment of construction products in view of possible emissions and makes recommendations on the testing procedures. This Technical Report reviews in accordance with the experience already gained, the basis for deciding whether the use of horizontal test method standards for construction products is practicable and/or necessary in order to implement obligations arising from the Construction Products Directive (CPD). The time limit for all information CEN/TC 351/TG 2 has been able to consider is set to be 31 December 2009. This Technical Report provides recommendations for complete testing procedures in the overall framework of the CPD according to the methods for the Attestation of Conformity (AoC).