CE marking regulation changes

28th February 2013

CE marking regulation changes

How does the mandatory introduction of CE marking affect me and how can STRUMIS help?

As of 1st July 2013, the Construction Products Directive (CPD) will be removed and replaced by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). The main difference between the two is that the CPR is mandatory and comes into effect in the UK and RoI law on 1st July 2013. The CPR makes CE marking mandatory in all member states including the UK and RoI for construction products covered by a harmonised standard or a European Technical Assessment that is in force.

What is CE Marking?

CE Marking is a regulatory mark applied by the manufacturer that is a declaration to public authorities and clients that the product satisfies required levels of health and safety.

How does this affect you - steelwork contractors? 

From 1st July 2013:-

From the 1st July 2013 steelwork contractors must have in place a purchasing system that will ensure that essential products (steel sections, structural bolting assemblies, welding consumables etc.) are covered by a Standard (specification), purchased and correctly CE marked. 

The model purchase specifications for structural sections and bolting assemblies may be used to develop a purchasing system that complies with the CPR. 

Traceability and how STRUMIS can help…

For Audit purposes traceability is now a key factor in gaining CE accreditation.

STRUMIS LTD is aware of the current grievance felt by UK companies due to the recent changes in the construction industry. We have therefore created a cost effective solution that can not only be implemented smoothly, but also see you earn a return on your investment. 

STRUMIS - a complete steel fabrication management system and Essentials by STRUMIS - A light steel fabrication management information and production system for Small to Medium (SME) sized engineering and steelwork fabrication companies, will help you gain CE Marking accreditation, as we have off the shelf products available to assist you with traceability.

Designed especially for smaller and larger fabrication teams, our products are the perfect management system to assist in the tracking of production, purchasing and is a one stop solution for documenting the day to day running of your business. 

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