1. What does CE marking mean to me? …it depends on who you are and your point of view. Andrew Was, EU Certification Manager.

2. What is CE marking about? Any product bearing the mark meets all the appropriate provisions of the relevant legislation implementing certain European Directives. CE Marking allows easy access to the European Market without adaption or rechecking.

3. The CE mark… … as a manufacturer. Access to Single European MarketAccess to Single European Market Free movement of goods across EUFree movement of goods across EU Acceptability without further testAcceptability without further test

4. How big is the EU market? EU Member States UK, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden etc EU Member States 2004 Poland, Hungary etc EU Member States 2007 Romania, Bulgaria EU Candidates Croatia, Turkey etc EFTA Member States Iceland, Norway & Switzerland.

5. The CE mark… … as a user / specifier. The product is legal in the EUThe product is legal in the EU Fire protection equipment is independently verified by expert bodiesFire protection equipment is independently verified by expert bodies Acceptable without further testAcceptable without further test

6. The CE mark… … as a member state. Sets the acceptability criteria for ‘safe’ products entering the marketSets the acceptability criteria for ‘safe’ products entering the market Harmonises all varying national regulations in European Member States, so that the Single Market is encouragedHarmonises all varying national regulations in European Member States, so that the Single Market is encouraged

7. Why is it a good idea to CE? Because the law requires itBecause the law requires it Because the market demands itBecause the market demands it Because a customer expects itBecause a customer expects it Not much choice if we are to be legal and win business

8. Any other reasons to CE mark? A faster market access time?A faster market access time? A lower market access cost?A lower market access cost? To get a competitive advantage?To get a competitive advantage? Market access is improved but the advantages only occur if you’re first!

9. What we all know about CE Only if product is under a DirectiveOnly if product is under a Directive Only if a harmonised standard existsOnly if a harmonised standard exists Only if harmonised standard appliesOnly if harmonised standard applies May involve a Notified BodyMay involve a Notified Body It is not a Quality MarkIt is not a Quality Mark

10. Harmonised Standards…. Listed in the EU Official JournalListed in the EU Official Journal Compiled and revised by CENCompiled and revised by CEN Can take a very long time to createCan take a very long time to create May not keep pace with innovationMay not keep pace with innovation

11. Who are the Notified Bodies? Organisations who help manufacturers to apply the CE mark.Organisations who help manufacturers to apply the CE mark. 2000 NBs in EU member states.2000 NBs in EU member states. Cover all Directives or parts of them.Cover all Directives or parts of them.

12. CE for fire protection… Construction Products Directive (CPD)Construction Products Directive (CPD) Some harmonised standards existSome harmonised standards exist Some harmonised standards applySome harmonised standards apply If the design of your product is not covered – don’t CE mark but have to meet National rules.

13. National Rules & Standards Each country may have it’s ownEach country may have it’s own Managed by National CommitteesManaged by National Committees The technical requirements of each standard could be differentThe technical requirements of each standard could be different The cost and time to comply with each can be extremeThe cost and time to comply with each can be extreme

14. What if a hEN does not exist? Construction Products procedure existsConstruction Products procedure exists Process through EOTAProcess through EOTA One standard applies to the productOne standard applies to the product Standard written for the productStandard written for the product European Organisation for Technical Approvals

15. Select group of Approvals Bodies representing EU Member States.Select group of Approvals Bodies representing EU Member States. What is ? European Organisation for Technical pprovals European Organisation for Technical Approvals

16. EOTA and Notified Bodies Over 2000 Notified Bodies in EUOver 2000 Notified Bodies in EU –Test and certify to hEN standards Only 38 members of EOTAOnly 38 members of EOTA –Ability to develop standards for products not covered by hEN!

17. What does do? The EOTA members create test standards for products that are not covered by existing harmonised standards (hEN) so that they can be tested and CE marked. Each member has declared fields of expertise… FM Approvals’ expertise includes fire protection equipment.

18. Why use the process? An EU wide recognised standard is established for the productAn EU wide recognised standard is established for the product The product is CE marked and can enter the European marketThe product is CE marked and can enter the European market The process can be completed in a short period of time.The process can be completed in a short period of time.

19. How do I get a standard written through ? Find an EOTA member who deals with your type of product.Find an EOTA member who deals with your type of product. Discuss your product and it’s characteristics with the EOTA member and they will guide you through the process.Discuss your product and it’s characteristics with the EOTA member and they will guide you through the process.

20. Who’s who in the process? EOTA Approvals BodiesEOTA Approvals Bodies Standing Committee on ConstructionStanding Committee on Construction European CommissionEuropean Commission European Standards Body - CENEuropean Standards Body - CEN

21. The ‘EOTA’ Process EOTA Application Circulation to EOTA ABs, EC, SCC & CEN FM Approvals write CUAP FM Approvals Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Green Light Circulation to EOTA ABs FM Approvals write ETA Circulation to EOTA & EC

22. Examples of work? 1620+ European Technical Approvals have been issued by EOTA1620+ European Technical Approvals have been issued by EOTA Products ranging from roofing, flooring, insulation and doors.Products ranging from roofing, flooring, insulation and doors. ETA (without ETAG) No 246. is for a early suppression, fast response automatic sprinkler.ETA (without ETAG) No 246. is for a early suppression, fast response automatic sprinkler.

23. In Summary… CE marking Directives bring harmonisation, equality and eliminate barriers to the free movement of goods in the EU.CE marking Directives bring harmonisation, equality and eliminate barriers to the free movement of goods in the EU. Unique and innovative fire protection products can be CE marked by using the process.Unique and innovative fire protection products can be CE marked by using the process.

24. Thank You… FM Approvals is an independent third party certification body Notified under the Construction Products and ATEX Directives and has been appointed as an ETA Issuing Body and EOTA Member for the United Kingdom. FM Approvals Ltd. 1 Windsor Dials, Windsor, Berkshire, UK, SL4 1RS. Tel: +44 (0) 1753 750 000 / Fax: +44 (0) 1753 868 700 E-mail: cpd@fmapprovals.com Website: www.fmapprovals.com Any Questions?