Overview
Ceramics sector: an overview of conformity processes
For ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, the EN ISO 10545 series is the basic test standard; water absorption, breaking strength, wear and chemical resistance are assessed. Ceramics that qualify as construction products require a declaration of performance under the CPR.
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
Ceramics sector: what do we test?
- 01Ceramic tiles
- 02Sanitary ware
- 03Technical ceramics
- 04Refractory materials
- 05Porcelain and tableware
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Ceramics 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
- 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
- AOAC 2003.06determination of fat in food
- AOAC 2005.06determination of mycotoxin (HPLC) in food
- AOAC 2007.01multiple pesticide residues in food (QuEChERS)
- AOAC 923.03determination of total ash in food
- AOAC 925.10determination of moisture in bakery products
- AOAC 984.27Calcium, copper, iron and magnesium in baby formula
- AOAC 985.29total dietary fiber in food
- AOAC 990.12aerobic plate counting in food (Petrifilm)
- AOAC 991.14Coliform and E. coli count in food
- AOAC 991.20Determination of nitrogen and protein in milk using Kjeldahl
- AOAC 996.06Determination of fatty acids and trans fats in food
- AOAC 999.10determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper and iron in food
- EN 1186total migration in food contact materials
- EN 12822determination of vitamin E (HPLC) in food
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- ASTM D4236chronic health hazard labeling on art materials
- ASTM D5116Determination of organic emissions from indoor materials
- BS 6920Suitability of materials in contact with drinking water
- EN 12457leaching experiment in the characterization of waste
- EN 12472Nickel release after wear and corrosion in plated products
- EN 12619total gaseous organic carbon in flue gas
- EN 12873Effect of materials coming into contact with drinking water
- EN 13284Determination of dust in stationary source emissions
- EN 13432compostability and biodegradability of packaging
- EN 13650aqua regia extractable element in fertilizers
- EN 14181Quality assurance of automatic measurement systems for stationary source emissions
- EN 14789determination of oxygen in flue gas
- EN 14790determination of water vapor in flue gas
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
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