The supply chain will be key to the CE marking of stone when it becomes compulsory in July 2013.
The CE marking of construction products has been described as the most significant change being faced by the industry for a decade. For some in the stone industry it is going to be the most significant change for a century.
Understandably, wholesalers in this country are looking to their suppliers to provide them with the information and test results that masons will need in order to be able to CE mark their work, just as masons will look to their suppliers to provide all the test results needed to CE mark their products.
But will the data be sufficient for CE marking? Getting it wrong can lead to prosecution and the penalties could be severe if there is a failure, especially if the failure leads to injury or death.
The introduction of CE marking on building products is taking place as part of the continuing efforts of Europe to harmonise standards so that the products of all the countries of the Union can compete on a level playing field.
Continue reading: CE marking of stone becomes compulsory in July and contractors could end up responsible for the accuracy of the data
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