In July 2013 CE Marking of all construction products, including wall and floor tiles, will become mandatory under the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation. CE Marking will have an effect on all sectors of the tile industry and it is important to understand the obligations of this new regulation so that you can plan ahead.
To ensure its members understand the changes to product certification and the importance of slip testing, The Tile Association will be hosting a seminar in conjunction with SATRA Technology Centre on the 26th January 2012 at SATRA Technology Centre, Kettering.
The seminar, entitled 'Construction Products Regulation — Important changes to product certification and an introduction to slip testing' will be invaluable in achieving greater understanding and awareness of the changes the industry will be facing.
Slip, in particular, is an important characteristic of flooring products and although included within the essential requirements of the CPR a broader understanding of the different methods available and how results are classified will allow those attending to market products more successfully.
The tentative programme for the event is as follows:
9.15am Registration and coffee
9.30 to 9.45 Introduction to SATRA and welcome
9.45 to 10.30 Introduction to the Construction products directive/regulation, background and recent changes
10.30 to 11.00 Role of the notified body and attestation routes
11.00 to 11.15 Coffee
11.15 to 11.45 Summary of essential requirements
11.45 to 12.45 CE marking ceramics. EN 14411, labelling and declaration of performances (includes exercise on completing a declaration of performance)
12.45 to 13.45 Lunch
13.45 to 14.00 Introduction to slip
14.00 to 14.30 The pendulum, test methods, calibration and understanding test data
14.30 to 15.00 The ramp, test methods, calibration and understanding test data
15.00 Questions and close
There will be an opportunity for attendees to see demonstrations of both the pendulum and the ramp after the seminar close at 15.00. The cost to attend the Seminar is £80 plus VAT per person to include refreshments. Contact info@tiles.org.uk to receive a booking form to reserve your place at this important event, which is exclusively open to Tile Association Members only.