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Introduction:
BS EN 934 parts 2 to 5 are harmonised European standards and products conforming to all the requirements and to the requirements of BS EN934 part 6 have to be CE marked in order to be placed on the market in the Uk and other EU countries. UK admixtures covered by EN 934-2 and supplied by CAA members have all been CE marked from spring 2003. A new CAA code of practice requiring members to show conformity with EN 934 and requiring additional quality related items has been introduced. This code of practice includes Initial Type Testing Certificates showing compliance with the Requirements of the relevant part of EN 934.
CE marking:
Other Admixtures
BS EN 206 and BS 8500 require admixtures to have established suitability and this will normally be by conformity with EN 934. However, some admixtures, traditionally sold in the UK are not currently covered by EN934. If they have been sold in the UK for a number of years, this should be taken as sufficient to demonstrate established suitability. The CAA is currently working with BSI to introduce new British standards to cover Special Purpose admixtures not covered by EN 934. The CAA has also introducing CAA guidelines for demonstrating established suitability of special purpose products.
Where existing British Standards and Specifications call up BS 5075 certification, existing test certification to that standard can still be accepted but testing to the requirements of the appropriate part of BS EN 934 should also be accepted as showing equivalent compliance. Where Standards and Specifications call up BS EN 934, it is recommended that for an interim period, BS 5075 should be accepted as technically equivalent. All admixtures covered by BS EN 934 have to be tested for compliance and CE marked. CAA members were fully compliant from spring 2003.
Transitional arrangements:
For general information on admixtures contact: John Dransfield, Secretary Cement Admixtures Association 38 Tilehouse Green Lane, Knowle, West Midlands B93 9EY Tel/Fax: 01564 776362
Information on Admixtures:
This information is provided for guidance only. CAA cannot accept responsibility for its practical application.
28.10.04
This information is provided for guidance only. CAA cannot accept responsibility for its practical application.
28.10.04