productieverklaringen

Productieverklaringen, often referred to as Declarations of Performance (DoP) in English, are legally required documents for construction products that are covered by a harmonized European standard. These declarations are issued by the manufacturer and state the intended use and the performance characteristics of the product. This documentation is crucial for demonstrating compliance with the essential requirements of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

The information contained within a productieverklaring is based on specific testing and assessment methods outlined in the relevant harmonized standard. It provides essential data regarding the product's performance, such as its strength, fire resistance, thermal insulation, or emission of hazardous substances. This allows specifiers, builders, and authorities to compare different products and ensure they meet the required safety and performance levels for a particular construction project.

A productieverklaring must contain specific information, including the product's identification code, the CE mark, the reference to the harmonized technical specification (the standard), and details of the notified body (if involved in the assessment). It also lists the performance characteristics for which the product is tested and the declared performance levels, along with the class or system used for assessment and verification of constancy of performance. The declaration is dated and signed by the manufacturer or their authorized representative.