Overview
Glass sector: an overview of conformity processes
For vehicle glazing, fragmentation, optical distortion and light-transmission requirements apply under UNECE R43; the minimum visible light transmission for windscreens is 70%. For building glass, EN standards and a declaration of performance under the CPR apply.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Glass sector: what do we test?
- 01Vehicle glazing (tempered and laminated)
- 02Building and facade glass
- 03Insulating glass units
- 04Safety glazing
- 05Glass packaging
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Glass supply chain needs are under one roof.
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Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- ASTM E119Fire resistance in building elements
- ASTM E84flame spread on the surface
- EN 13501-1Reaction to fire class in building materials
- EN 13501Fire classification of building products
- ASTM C1036flat glass specification
- ASTM C1048heat treated flat glass specification
- ASTM C109compressive strength in cement mortar
- ASTM C1161Flexural strength at room temperature in advanced ceramics
- ASTM C1260potential alkali reactivity of aggregate
- ASTM C131Los Angeles abrasion resistance in aggregate
- ASTM C136sieve analysis of aggregate
- ASTM C138Unit weight, efficiency and air content in concrete
- ASTM C1421Fracture toughness in advanced ceramics
- ASTM C143slump in fresh concrete
- UNECE R100electric vehicle and battery safety
- ISO 12405Test conditions for electric vehicle lithium battery packs
- UL 2580Safety in electric vehicle batteries
- RTCA DO-160Environmental conditions and test methods in aviation equipment
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- UNECE R10electromagnetic compatibility in vehicles
- SAE J2334cyclic laboratory corrosion testing
- CISPR 25Radio degradation of in-car components
- ISO 10605electrostatic discharge in vehicles
- ISO 11452radiated field immunity in vehicles
- ISO 20653Protection against dust, water and contact (IP) in vehicles
- ISO 7637electrical transients conducted in vehicles
- UNECE R118combustion behavior of internal materials
- UNECE R125driver's forward field of vision
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1512safety specifications for bicycles
- API 610centrifugal pumps in the oil and gas industry
- API 617axial and centrifugal compressors in the oil and gas industry
- API 682Seal systems in pumps and compressors
- ASME B46.1surface roughness and waviness
- ASME PTC 19.3Performance test code in temperature measurement
- ASTM A370Mechanical test methods on steel products
- ASTM D1002shear strength in metal adhesive connections
- ASTM D1876peel resistance in adhesives (T-peel)
- ASTM D2344short beam strength in composites
- ASTM D3039Tensile properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM D3410Compression properties in polymer matrix composites
- UN 38.3Transport safety tests on lithium batteries
- ISO 11607end product sterile barrier packaging
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM D4728random vibration in packaging
- ASTM D5276free fall test on packages
- ASTM D642compression testing of packages
- ASTM D999vibration testing on packaging
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ASTM F1980accelerated aging in packaging
- ASTM F88peeling resistance in sealing seam
- ISTApackaging transport performance test series
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D3330peel adhesion on pressure sensitive tape
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Glass which market will you offer your product to?
Glass when offering products to different markets, technical legislation, tests, documents and conformity requirements may vary by country and region.
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