Guidance for Sanitary Appliances

for the declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE-marking

according to the
Construction Products Regulation 305/2011 EU
Imprint

This guidance paper is drafted by the technical experts of the European trade association for ceramic
sanitary ware (FECS) and members of the European Standards drafting panel responsible for Sanitary
Appliances CEN/TC 163 (WG3)

This version has been edited by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association for use by the Association,
its Members and UK based interested parties e.g. Trading Standards and Building Control Officers

It is expected to publish this document with slight modifications as a CEN technical report

Bathroom Manufacturers Association

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Contents

1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Scope............................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Normative references................................................................................................................................. 6
4 General........................................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Declaration of Performance..................................................................................................................... 7
6 Guide for CE marking of Sanitary Appliances................................................................................... 15
7 Guide to Designations for Sanitaryware............................................................................................ 18
7.1 WC pans and WC suites according EN 997......................................................................................... 19
7.2 Whirlpool Baths according EN 12764................................................................................................. 22
7.3 Kitchen sinks according EN 13310...................................................................................................... 23
7.4 Wall hung urinals according EN 13407.............................................................................................. 24
7.5 WC and urinal flushing cisterns according EN 14055.................................................................... 26
7.6 Communal washing troughs according EN 14296.......................................................................... 28
7.7 Shower enclosure according EN 14428.............................................................................................. 29
7. 8 Baths for domestic purposes according EN 14516......................................................................... 30
7.9 Shower trays for domestic purposes according EN 14527...........................................................31
7.10 Bidets according EN 14528.................................................................................................................... 32
7.11 Wash basins according EN 14688........................................................................................................ 33
8 Typical CE - label examples for sanitaryware................................................................................... 34
8.1 WC pans and WC suites according EN 997......................................................................................... 34
8.2 Whirlpool Baths according EN 12764................................................................................................. 35
8.3 Kitchen sinks according EN 13310...................................................................................................... 36
8.4 Wall hung urinals according EN 13407.............................................................................................. 37
8.5 WC and urinal flushing cisterns according EN 14055.................................................................... 38
8.6 Communal washing troughs according EN 14296.......................................................................... 39
8.7 Shower enclosure according EN 14428.............................................................................................. 40
8.8 Baths for domestic purposes according EN 14516......................................................................... 41
8.9 Shower trays for domestic purposes according EN 14527...........................................................42
8.10 Bidets according EN 14528.................................................................................................................... 43
8.11 Wash basins according EN 14688........................................................................................................ 44
9 REACH information.................................................................................................................................. 45
10 Information on dangerous substances............................................................................................... 46
11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)...................................................................................................... 47

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1 Introduction

Harmonized standards for Sanitary Appliances have been available for some time. CE
marking of construction products started with the Construction Products Directive (CPD)
89/106 EC. This directive was replaced by 305/2011 EC “Construction Products Regulation”
(CPR) in July 2013. The introduction of the CPR legislation brought with it a new legal
framework mandating CE marking for compliant products and the supply of Declaration of
Performance (DoP) documents when placing compliant products on the market.

The harmonized standards available at the present time may not show the actual legal
situation according to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Nevertheless, the
products when placed on the market must follow the latest legal requirements detailed from
the European Commission (EC).

It is only permissible to use harmonized standards only after the citation of the standards in
the European Official Journal [OJEU] (followed by the citation in national official Journals).
Currently the harmonized standards cited in the OJEU are reporting older product CE
marking details, requesting a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), while e.g. the revised
standards, still waiting for citation in the OJEU, include the reference to the Declaration of
Performance (DoP) in accordance with the CPR. This situation can easily occur due to time
delays between the publication of a regulation and the necessary revision of the underlying
standards.

This document has the aim to show the current CPR requirements and examples for DoP and
CE marking procedure of sanitary appliances. This guide is to help everyone to understand
the actual legal requirements in terms of Declaration of Performance and CE marking that
must be used for sanitary appliances.

2 Scope

This document is primary guidance and shows instructions, explanations and examples for
both preparation of declarations of performance and CE marking in accordance with
305/2011 EC. The guidance is especially for harmonized standards of CEN/TC 163 e.g.
EN 997, EN 12764, EN 13310, EN 13407, EN 14055, EN 14296, EN 14428, EN 14516,
EN 14527, EN 14528 and EN 14688.
Products covered by these harmonised standards and therefore the CPR are WCs and WC
suites, whirlpool baths, kitchen sinks, wall-hung urinals, WC and urinals flushing cisterns,
communal washing troughs, shower enclosures, baths for domestic purposes, shower trays
for domestic purposes, bidets and wash basins.
The relationship of the above mention standards with EU Construction Products Regulation
are in the informative Annex ZA of the respective standard.
This document is guidance only and has no mandatory function. Legal requirements stated in
305/2011 EC and complementary delegated acts of EC e.g. 148/2014 EC and 574/2014 EC.
European legislation e.g. 305/2011 EC and delegated acts could be found at http://eur-
lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1492068177606&uri=CELEX:32011R0305.

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The web site of the European Commission department DG GROWTH details an overview of
the existing legislation for 305 /2011 EC, the so called construction product Regulation (CPR).
The webpage can be found at: - https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/construction/product-
regulation_de.

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3 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document
and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited versions
apply. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 997: WC pans and WC suites with integral trap
EN 12764: Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
EN 13310: Kitchen sinks - Functional requirements and test methods
EN 13407: Wall-hung urinals - Functional requirements and test methods
EN 14055: WC and urinal flushing cisterns
EN 14296: Sanitary appliances - Communal washing troughs
EN 14428: Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods
EN 14516: Baths for domestic purposes
EN 14527: Shower trays for domestic purposes
EN 14528: Bidets. Functional requirements and test methods
EN 14688: Sanitary appliances. Wash basins. Functional requirements and test methods

4 General

This document is a guidance paper for products complying with harmonized standards of
CEN/TC 163. The basis for this guidance are the requirements laid out including and specific
delegated acts of the CPR.
The EC 305/2011 “Construction Products Regulation” (CPR) lays down harmonized rules for
marking construction products in the EU. The Regulation provides a common technical
language to assess the performance of construction products. It ensures that reliable
information is available to manufacturers, public authorities, market surveillance and
consumers etc., so they can compare the performance of products from different
manufacturers in different countries.
The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a new key part of the CPR. It provides information
to the market of the performance of a product. Each construction product covered by an
European harmonized standard or for which a European Technical Assessment has been
issued, needs such a DoP and has to be CE marked. This helps to increase transparency of
information concerning the product in the market.
All EU countries are obliged to allow the selling of construction products bearing the CE
mark. This means that public authorities cannot ask for any additional marks or certificates,
or additional testing. Therefore, manufacturers are able to trade their products in any
country of the European Internal Market with the same documentation and assessed
product performance. In some cases, an EU country may have local regulations that do not
allow the installation of some CE marked products despite the fact that they can legally be
placed on the market.

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The affixing of the CE marking to a product means that the manufacturer is assuring that the
performance of the sold product is the same as what was declared and indeed that it is fit for
purpose.

 The CE marking indicates that a product is in accordance with the requirements of the
CPR.
 With the CE marking of a product, the responsible person declares, that:
• the corresponding conformity assessment procedures were carried out and
• the product is subject to all applicable Community regulations.
 CE marking shall be the only marking which attests conformity of the construction
product with the declared performance in relation to the essential characteristics,
covered by relevant harmonised standard.
 Other markings e.g. trade marks may be used, provided that they help to improve the
protection of users of construction products and are not covered by existing European
Union harmonisation legislation, but only on condition that the visibility and legibility of
the CE marking are not reduced, and provided that such marks are not likely to deceive
third parties as to the meaning and form of the CE marking.
 Member States cannot impose any additional requirement at national, regional or local
level on construction products that bear CE marking.
 Member States are allowed to select necessary properties by means of requirements on
build level. Hence not all CE marked products could be installed all over Europe.
The format of the above mentioned Declaration of Performance (DoP) is defined in the CPR
(EC 305/2011; Annex III). Further definitions for the preparation of DoPs as well as an
amended template for the DoP were introduced with EC 574/2014.
All language versions of EC 574/2014 can be accessed through the following link:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?
qid=1492068560977&uri=CELEX:32014R0574

5 Declaration of Performance

The declaration of performance shall express the performance of construction products in

relation to the essential characteristics of those products in accordance with the relevant
harmonized European Standard.
In case of, e.g. a dealer or a wholesaler distributing a product under his own brand (private
label), the responsibility for the CE-marking procedure will be passed to the product owner.
In this case the product owner is the wholesaler or dealer as they have taken the
responsibility by placing the product on the market under their own label / brand as if they
are a manufacturer.
A copy of the DoP of each product which is made available on the market shall be supplied
either in paper form or by electronic means.
o Common practice is to distribute DoP documents via manufacturers websites

The model of the DoP is provided in Annex III of the Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.

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In accordance with this Regulation, the DoP shall contain, in particular, the following
information:

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The reference of the product type for which the declaration of performance has been drawn
up;
o All products covered by a single standard are deemed to be the same product type
e.g. WC suite or pan, flushing cistern, urinal, wash basin, bidet, bath shower
enclosure shower tray, communal washing trough and kitchen sink. For sanitary
appliances –all products must be one of the 11 for mentioned types.
o Any one type can cover lists of multiple products that have only to satisfy the same
Essential Characteristics.
 the Assessment, Verification and Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system or systems of
the construction product, as set out in Annex V of the CPR;
o Sanitary Appliances are set at AVCP system level 4 according to mandate M/110
 the reference number and date of issue of the harmonized standard which has been used
for the assessment of each Essential Characteristic;
o E.g. EN 997: 2017
o E.g. EN 997 2012 + A1: 2015
o The only applicable product standard for use are those that are cited in the OJEU.
 where applicable, the reference number of the Specific Technical Documentation used
and the requirements with which the manufacturer claims the product complies.
o For sanitary appliances, this will always be the reference to the cited product
standard.

The DoP shall in addition contain:

 the intended use or uses for the construction product, in accordance with the applicable
harmonized technical specification;
o Personal hygiene or PH
o Preparation of food, Washing of dishes and Drainage of waste water, or PWD
(kitchen sinks only)
 the list of Essential Characteristics, as determined in the harmonized technical
specification for the declared intended use or uses;
o see table ZA1 in annexes ZA of harmonized technical specification (e.g. product
standards)
 the performance of at least one of the essential Characteristics of the construction
product, relevant for the declared intended use or uses;
o Common practice for Sanitary Appliances is to assess and declare all essential
characteristics.
o Abbreviations of the essential characteristics are defined in the cited product
standard(s)

 where applicable, the performance of the construction product, by levels or classes,

or in a description, if necessary based on a calculation in relation to its Essential
Characteristics determined in accordance with the Commission determination regarding
those Essential Characteristics for which the manufacturer shall declare the performance
of the product when it is placed on the market or the Commission determination

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 regarding threshold levels for the performance in relation to the Essential Characteristics
to be declared;
o Sanitary appliances do not have assessments for levels or classes within the product
standards according to the CPR.
o In some cases, where product standards were cited under CPD, classes may be used
but this will be a temporary situation that gets resolved with the publication and
citation of newer harmonized product standards under the CPR.
 the performance of those Essential Characteristics of the construction product which are
related to the intended use or uses, taking into consideration the provisions in relation to
the intended use or uses where the manufacturer intends the product to be made
available on the market;
o Not all essential characteristics are mandated in all EU member states. The essential
characteristics of a product that are mandated in any member state shall be
assessed and declared for the market.
o Common practice for Sanitary Appliances is to assess and declare all essential
characteristics.
 for the listed Essential Characteristics for which no performance is declared, the letters
“NPD” (No Performance Determined) were used.
o Common practice for Sanitary Appliances is to assess and declare all essential
characteristics.

Regarding the supply of the DoP, Article 7 of the Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 applies.
The CPR permits the distribution of the DoP on websites of the manufacturer or agent by
means of the regulation:
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 157/2014 of 30 October 2013 on the
conditions for making a declaration of performance on construction products available on a
website.
The document can be found at
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1488896098312&uri=CELEX:32014R0157
in all official languages.
At present, the declaration of Performance must fulfil the following delegated regulation:
“COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 574/2014 of 21 February 2014 amending
Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on
the model to be used for drawing up a declaration of performance on construction products”
This document can be found at
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2014:159:TOC
in all official languages.
The following gives examples of a completed DoP document.
The following pages give examples for full text versions of a completed DoP for close-
coupled suites, one-piece and independent WC pans with integral trap.
DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE

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 No. ABC1234
1. Unique identification code of the product type:
For product number(s) see list attached.
2 Type, batch or serial number or any other element allowing identification of the
construction product as required under Article 11(4):
Pedestal WC pan(s)
3. Intended use or uses of the construction product, in accordance with the applicable
harmonized technical specification, as foreseen by the manufacturer:
Personal hygiene (PH)
4. Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and contact address of the
manufacturer as required under Article 11(5):
AnyCo SA,
PO Box 21
B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel. +32987654321
Fax: +32123456789
Email: anyco.sa@provider.be
5. Where applicable, name and contact address of the authorized representative whose
mandate covers the tasks specified in Article 12(2):
Anyone Ltd
Flower Str. 24
West Hamfordshire
UK-589645 United Kingdom
Tel. +44987654321
Fax: +44123456789
e-mail: anyone.ltd@provider.uk
6. System or systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the
construction product as set out in CPR (305/2011/EU), Annex V:

System 4
7. In case of the declaration of performance concerning a construction product covered
by a harmonized standard:

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 Determination of product type and factory production control by the manufacturer
8. Declared performance

Harmonized technical
Essential Characteristicsa Performance b
specification

Capacity of flushing water (CF) Confirmed

Backflow prevention (of foul air)

Confirmed
(BP)

Cleanability (CA) Confirmed

Load resistance (LR) Confirmed EN 997:2017

Watertightness/leak-tightness
Confirmed
(WL)

Valve reliability (VR) Confirmed

Durability (DA) Confirmed

a Specific performance of Essential Characteristics are given by the designation
code as cited in the attachment.
b The word “Pass” or “Confirmed” can be found as confirmation of the
product’s ability to meet the defined Essential Characteristics. The “Pass” was
traditionally used to confirm performance under the CPD but is often still found on
products, while newer versions of the standards cited under the CPR will use the
word “Confirmed”.

9. The performance of the product identified above is in conformity with the set of
declared performance/s. This declaration of performance is issued, in accordance
with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
identified above.
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by:
…………………………………………………………………………………………

(Name and function)

…………………………………..…………………… ………………………………………..……………
(place and date of issue) (signature)

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Attachment to Declaration of Performance
No. ABC1234

Collection
Product CE marking Digits
(Optional Description (Optional)
no. (Optional) (Optional)
)

6620 01 Amadea Pedestal WC with flushing EN 997–6-CL1-A- 11

cistern VRII+CL2

…..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name and function)
…………………………………..…………………… ………………………………………..……………
(place and date of issue) (signature)
(Page/Pages)

The following pages shows an example for short text version of a completed DoP for close-
coupled suites, one-piece and independent WC pans with integral trap in accordance with
574/2014 EU.

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 Declaration of Performance
No. ABC1234
1. For product number (identification code) see list attached.
2. Pedestal WC pans
3. Personal hygiene (PH)
4. Ceramic sanitary ware Manufacturer
Any Street 1
12345 Example City
Country
Ph.: +49 987-8654-0
Fax: +49 987-8654-1
info@sanitary-plant.com
5. n.a.
6. System 4
7. Determination of product type and factory production control by the manufacturer
8.
Essential Characteristicsa Performance b Harmonized technical specification
CF Confirmed

BP Confirmed

CL Confirmed

LR Confirmed EN 997:2012+A1:2015
WL Confirmed

VR Confirmed

DA Confirmed

a Specific performance of Essential Characteristics are given by the designation code as cited in the
attachment.
b The word “Pass” or “Confirmed” can be found as confirmation of the product abiliy to meet the defined Essential
Characteristicss. The “Pass” was traditionally used to confirm performance under the CPD but is often still found on products,
while newer versions of the standards cited under the CPR will use the word “Confirmed”.

9. The performance of the product identified above is in conformity with the set of
declared performance/s. This declaration of performance is issued, in accordance with
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
identified above.
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name and function)
…………………………………..…………………… ………………………………………..……………
(place and date of issue) (signature)
(Page/Pages)

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 Attachment to Declaration of Performance
No. ABC1234

Product Collection Digits

Description CE marking
no (Optional (Optional
(Optional) (Optional)
. ) )
6620 01 Amadea Pedestal WC with EN 997–6-CL1-A- 11
flushing cistern VRII+CL2

…..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name and function)
…………………………………..…………………… ………………………………………..……………
(place and date of issue) (signature)
(Page/Pages)

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6 Guide for CE marking of Sanitary Appliances

Using the framework of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), Where products are
assessed using harmonised standards they are required to carry a CE mark/label which in
turn is supported by a Declaration of Performance (DoP) detailing the performance of the
product to the Basic Requirements for Construction Works (BRCW) – also commonly known
as essential characteristics.
Sanitary appliances, when assessed under the appropriate harmonised standards to
demonstrate compliance with the CPR, has a number of characteristics that must be
validated. With this in mind and the need to provide labelling in the language of country of
destination, a simplified coding method has been developed to aid easy checking and
verification by authorities of the CE label placed on a sanitary appliances product or
packaging.
o A full system of simplified abbreviation codes has been developed for Sanitary
Appliances and these are fully checked and supported by the European Commission
as suitable methods to detail product performance on CE labels.
o This is also the case where the standards were previously cited under the CPD as
declarations given under the CPD are still valid under the CPR until they are replaced
by newly cited product standards.

The CE marking indicates that a construction product is in conformity with its declared
performance and shall include the following information:

 The CPR demands a specific set of data to be included on the CE label

 name or identifying mark of the manufacturer

o A name or identifying mark of the ‘manufacturer’ shall be given or the name of the
manufacturer in the EEA or his authorized appointed deputy in the EEA.

 registered address of the manufacturer or an address which allows the consumer to

get into contact with the manufacturer.
o Manufacturers shall include the name and the registered address of the
manufacturer, or an identifying mark which easily allows the identification of the
name and address of the manufacturer or
a post box address or a web address (as long as the web address leads to the details
the full postal address of the manufacturer) is sufficient.

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 the last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
Manufacturers are obliged to include the last two digits of the year of the CE-marking
which could refer to:
o the year in which the initial type testing was carried out, as the first reference of the
attestation of performance of the product
or
o the actual year, when factory production control has confirmed the accordance to
the CPR as a continual and regular process based on AVCP as described in Annex ZA
of the relevant standard.
 the unique identification code of the product-type
o This code shall be the unique identification code of the product type without any
ambiguity which will link the CE marking to the declaration of performance and the
declared performance.
This be could be a part code or an SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) number code or a
subset of these codes that describe the product and can be related to the
information contained on the DoP e.g. this could describe the product without a
specific colour code. XX.XXX.YY where YY could be e.g. a colour option or other
additional feature not related to the harmonized product standard or performance
of the product – in case XX.XXX would be sufficient.

 the reference number of the declaration of performance will also have to be included
o In case the unique identification code of the product type is not the same as the
reference number of the declaration of performance this number shall also be
shown
 reference to the European Standard (used to assess the products’ performance)
o This means the reference to the harmonized standard applied to assessment of the
product
e.g. EN 997 etc. This does not need to include the year of publication of the
harmonized product standard as this information is detailed on the DoP.
 the designation of the product according the corresponding European Standard
o The designation codes fully describe the performance of the product. Characteristics
are tested for compliance with the applicable standard.
For sanitary appliance this is the applicable abbreviation code as detailed in the
appropriate harmonized product standard.
 the intended use as laid down in the harmonized European Standard
o The relevant information about the intended use shall be included and has to be the
same as the corresponding point in the declaration of performance.
o For sanitary appliances, this will be
o Personal hygiene or PH
o Preparation of food, washing of dishes and drainage of waste water or PWD
(kitchen sinks only)

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The CE marking symbol shall be in accordance with the general principles set out in Article 30
of Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008. It may be followed by a pictogram or any other mark
notably indicating a special risk or use.

 It shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly in such a way:

• to the product
o e.g. WC suite or wall-hung urinal
or
• to a label attached to it
o e.g. WC suites or wall-hung urinal
 Where this is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it
shall be affixed
• to the packaging
or
• to the accompanying documents
o e.g. shower enclosures
This approach is justified to guarantee the easy visibility of the CE-mark to give the maximum
chance for e.g. market surveillance for the identification of the CE-marking.
o Common practice for Sanitary Appliances is that the CE label is placed on the
product. When products are inside packaging e.g. carton boxes that render the
product non-visible the CE label shall be placed on the packaging. In this case
there is no further need to label the product inside the packaging.
o In case, e.g. a dealer or a wholesaler distributes a product under his own brand
(private label), the responsibility for the CE-marking procedure will be passed to
the product owner.
o In this case the product owner is the wholesaler or dealer as they have taken the
responsibility by placing the product on the market under their own label / brand
as if they are a manufacturer.

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7 Guide to Designations for Sanitaryware

As a principle, the Standard and the designation of the product shall be given in the first line.
The second line shall give the designation for the Essential Characteristics according the
mandate and can be deleted if all characteristics have been fulfilled.
The intended use of a sanitaryware product, in accordance with the scope of the relevant
standard, is personal hygiene and in case of kitchen sinks preparation of food, washing of
dishes and drainage of waste water.
NOTE 1 The intended use is also mentioned in Annex ZA, Table ZA.1 of the relevant
standard.
The abbreviation ‘PH’ for the intended use personal hygiene might be used for
CE marking
EXAMPLE 1 Use of full text Personal hygiene
EXAMPLE 2 Use of abbreviation PH
Sanitaryware products can be described with a designation code which includes all the
fulfilled essential requirements.
The designation codes are part of the CE – marking.

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7.1 WC pans and WC suites according EN 997

The relevant Essential Characteristics for WC pans and WC suites including their
abbreviations are given in Table 1.
All close-coupled suites, one-piece and independent WC pans with integral trap shall be
designated in accordance with the following system:
Valve reliability (category I or II)

Flushing device and optionally minimum supply pressure

Minimum full flush volume, for type 2 optional

Flush volume for type 1

Type of product

Number of standard

EN 997 — CL1 (or 2) — (X or Z) — A (or C) / Y— VR I (or II)

WL — CF — BP — CA — VR — LR — DA

Watertightness / leaktightness

Capacity of flush

Backflow prevention (of foul air)

Cleanability

Valve reliability

Load resistance

Durability

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The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Description
EN 997 Standard for WC
CLx CL1 Type 1: fixed flushing volumes
CL2 Type 2: flushing volumes ≤ 6Liter (suites)
z A For Flushing cisterns
C For pressure valve
AC For flushing cisterns and pressure valve
y 9 Flushing volume 9 Liter
7 Flushing volume 7 Liter
6 Flushing volume 6 Liter
5 Flushing volume 4,5 / 5 Liter
4 Flushing volume 4 Liter
WL Waterthightness / Leakthightness (for suites and one piece WCs)
CF Capacity (of flushing water)
BP Backflow prevention (of foul air)
CA Cleanability
VR Valve reliability (for suites and one piece WCs and Type 2 suites)
LR Load resistance
DA Durability
Table 1: Abbreviations for WC pans and WC suites according EN 997
EXAMPLE 4 Type 1 independent WC pan for a flush volume of 5 l and 4 l when flushed by a
flushing cistern, and for a flush volume of 6 l when flushed with a pressure
flush valve. All Essential Characteristics specified for type 1 products in
accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied:
EN 997 — CL 1 — 5/4 A — 6 C
EXAMPLE 5 Type 1 close coupled suite or one-piece WC pan with a flush volume of 6 l
when flushed with a flushing cistern equipped with a valve of reliability
category II. The requirements for type 2 products are also satisfied:
EN 997 — CL 1 — 6 — VR II + CL 2
In case type 1 close-coupled suites components (WC pan and flushing cistern)
are delivered separately, both components should be CE marked.

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EXAMPLE 6 Type 2 WC suite for use with designated flushing cistern(s). All Essential
Characteristics specified for type 2 products in accordance with Annex ZA are
satisfied:
EN 997 — CL 2
EXAMPLE 7 Type 1 close coupled suite for a flush volume of 6 l when flushed with a
flushing cistern equipped with a valve of reliability category II. The minimum
supply pressure is specified by the manufacturer with 0,05 MPA (0,5 bar)
optional. All Essential Characteristics specified for type 1 products in
accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied. The requirements for type 2 products
are also satisfied:
EN 997 — CL 1 — 6 / 0,5 — VR II + CL 2
EXAMPLE 8 Type 2 WC suite for use with designated flushing cistern(s). Minimum full flush
volume 5,2 l is shown in the designation code as an option. All Essential
Characteristics specified for type 2 products in accordance with Annex ZA are
satisfied:
EN 997 — CL 2 — 5.2

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7.2 Whirlpool Baths according EN 12764

The relevant Essential Characteristics for whirlpool baths including their abbreviations are
given in table 2.
All whirlpool baths shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Number of standard

EN 12764
HE — CA — DA

Safety against hair entrapment

Cleanability

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 12764 Number of European Standard for whirlpool baths
HE Safety against hair entrapment
CA Cleanability
DA Durability
Table 2: Abbreviations for whirlpool baths according EN 12764

EXAMPLE 9 For whirlpool baths where all Essential Characteristics in accordance with
Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 12764
EXAMPLE 10 For whirlpool baths where all Essential Characteristics in accordance with
Annex ZA are satisfied except for cleanability for which the manufacturer has
exercised the NPD option.
EN 12764 — CA/NPD

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7.3 Kitchen sinks according EN 13310

The relevant Essential Characteristics for kitchen sinks including their abbreviations are given
in table 3.
All kitchen sinks shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Number of standard

EN 13310
CA — LR — DA

Cleanability

Load resistance

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 13310 Number of European Standard for kitchen sinks for product
description
CA Cleanability
LR Load resistance (for wall-hung sinks)
DA Durability
Table 3: Abbreviations for kitchen sinks according EN 13310

EXAMPLE 11 Kitchen sink for which all Essential Characteristics in accordance with Annex
ZA are satisfied:
EN 13310
EXAMPLE 12 Kitchen sink for which the manufacturer has exercised the NPD option for load
resistance:
EN 13310 — LR/NPD

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 7.4 Wall hung urinals according EN 13407

The relevant Essential Characteristics for wall hung urinals including their abbreviations are
given in table 4.
All wall hung urinals shall be designated in accordance with the following system:

Flushing device

Flushing volume/flow rate

Sub-type of wall-hung urinal

Type of product

Number of standard

EN 13407 — CL1 (or 2) — (Y) — (X) / (Z)

CA — BP — LR — DA

Cleanability

Backflow prevention (of foul air)

Load resistance

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 13407 Number of European standard for wall-hung urinals for product description
CL 1 Type 1 product in accordance with Clause 6 of EN 13407
CL 2 Type 2 product in accordance with Clause 7 of EN 13407
(Y) Sub-type of urinal (I, II, III or IV) in accordance with Table 1
(X) Flushing volume and optionally flow rate specified by the manufacturer
(Z) Flushing device:
A for manually operated flushing cistern
B for automatic flushing cistern
C for flush valve
CA Cleanability
BP Backflow prevention (foul air)
LR Load resistance
DA Durability
Table 4: Abbreviations for wall hung urinals according EN 13407

EXAMPLE 13 Type 1 wall-hung urinal of sub-type I requiring a flush volume of 3 l supplied

by a flush valve.

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 EN 13407 — CL 1 — l — 3 C
EXAMPLE 14 Type 2 wall-hung urinal of sub-type III requiring a flush volume of 5 l supplied
by an automatic flushing cistern.
EN 13407 — CL 2 — lII — 5 B
EXAMPLE 15 Type 1 wall-hung urinal of sub-type IV requiring a flushing volume of 2 l and a
flow rate of 0,2 l/s supplied by a dedicated flush valve.
EN 13407 — CL 1 — lV — 2/0,2 C

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7.5 WC and urinal flushing cisterns according EN 14055

The relevant Essential Characteristics for WC and urinal flushing cisterns including their
abbreviations are given in table 5.
All WC and urinal flushing cisterns shall be designated in accordance with the following
system:
Outlet valve reliability

Noise level

Flushing volume and optimal minimum inlet valve pressure

Type

Number of standard

EN 14055 — CL1 (or 2 or 3) — (X/Y) — NL I (or II) — VR I (or II)

WL — DA

Watertightness / leaktightness

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviations Characteristics
EN 14055 Number of European Standard for WC and urinal flushing
cisterns for product designation
CL 1 WC flushing cisterns for specified flush volumes
CL 2 WC flushing cisterns intended for WC suites with flush
volume ≤ 6 l
CL 3 Type 1 flushing cistern intended for urinals for flush volume < 5 l
and flush rate from 0,4 l/s to 0,6 l/s
(X/Y) Specified flush volume 9 l, 7 l, 6 l, 5 l or 4 l and optional minimum
inlet valve pressure
VR (x) Outlet valve reliability (category I or II)
NL (z) Noise level (group I or II)
WL Watertightness/leaktightness
DA Durability
Table 5: Abbreviations for WC and urinal flushing cisterns according EN 14055

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EXAMPLE 16 Type 1 WC flushing cistern providing a flush volume of 6 l with a classified inlet
valve having a noise level of group I and with an outlet valve providing
reliability of category I.
EN 14055 — CL 1 — 6 — NL I — VR I
EXAMPLE 17 Type 2 WC flushing cistern for use with a WC pan(s) specified by the
manufacturer to form a WC suite for which the manufacturer has exercised
the NPD option for noise level.
EN 14055 — CL 2 — NL/NPD
EXAMPLE 18 Type 3 urinal flushing cistern providing a flush volume of 5 l at an inlet valve
pressure of minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) with a classified inlet valve having a
noise level of group I and with an outlet valve providing reliability of
category I.
EN 14055 — CL 3 — 5/0,5 — NL I — VR I

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7.6 Communal washing troughs according EN 14296

The relevant Essential Characteristics for communal washing troughs including their
abbreviations are given in table 6.
All communal washing troughs shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Number of standard

EN 14296
CA — LR — DA

Cleanability

Load resistance

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 14296 Number of European Standard for communal washing troughs for product
description
CA Cleanability
LR Load resistance
DA Durability
Table 6: Abbreviations for communal washing troughs according EN 14296

EXAMPLE 19 Communal washing trough for which all Essential Characteristics in accordance
with Annex ZA are satisfied:
EN 14296
EXAMPLE 20 Communal washing trough for which the manufacturer has exercised the NPD
option for load resistance:
EN 14296 — LR/NPD

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7.7 Shower enclosure according EN 14428

The relevant Essential Characteristics for shower enclosure including their abbreviations are
given in table 7.
All shower enclosure shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Number of standard

EN 14428
CA — IR — DA

Cleanability

Impact resistance

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 14428 Number of European Standard for shower enclosures for product
description
CA Cleanability
IR Impact resistance/shatter properties
DA Durability
Table 7: Abbreviations for shower enclosure according EN 14428

EXAMPLE 21 For a shower enclosure where all Essential Characteristics specified in

accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 14428
EXAMPLE 22 For a shower enclosure where all Essential Characteristics specified in
accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied except for cleanability for which the
manufacturer has exercised the NPD option.
EN 14428 — CA/NPD

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7. 8 Baths for domestic purposes according EN 14516

The relevant Essential Characteristics for baths for domestic purposes including their
abbreviations are given in table 8.
All baths for domestic purposes shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Type or product

Number of standard

EN 14516 — CL1
CA — DA

Cleanability

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 14516 Number of European Standard for baths for product description
CA Cleanability
CL 1 Type 1 product complying with the requirement of Clause 5
CL 2 Type 2 product complying with the requirement of Clause 6
DA Durability
Table 8: Abbreviations for baths for domestic purposes according EN 14516

EXAMPLE 23 For a bath of Type 1 where all Essential Characteristics specified in accordance
with Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 14516 — CL 1
EXAMPLE 24 For a bath of both Type 1 and Type 2 where all Essential Characteristics
specified in accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 14516 — CL 1 + CL 2

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7.9 Shower trays for domestic purposes according EN 14527

The relevant Essential Characteristics for shower trays for domestic purposes including their
abbreviations are given in table 9.
All shower trays for domestic purposes shall be designated in accordance with the following
system:
Type or product

Number of standard

EN 14527 — CL1
CA — DA

Cleanability

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 14527 Number of European Standard for shower trays for product description
CA Cleanability
CL 1 Type 1 product complying with the requirement of Clause 5
CL 2 Type 2 product complying with the requirement of Clause 6
DA Durability
Table 9: Abbreviations for shower trays for domestic purposes according EN 14527

EXAMPLE 25 For a shower tray of Type 1 where all Essential Characteristics specified in
accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 14527 — CL 1
EXAMPLE 26 For a shower tray of both Type 1 and Type 2 where all Essential Characteristics
specified in accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 14527 — CL 1 + CL 2

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7.10 Bidets according EN 14528

The relevant Essential Characteristics for bidets purposes including their abbreviations are
given in table 10.
All bidets shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Overflow type

Number of standard

EN 14528 — CL 25 (20, 15 or 00)

OF – CA – LR - DA

Overflow

Cleanability

Load resistance

Durability

The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviations Characteristics
EN 14528 Number of European Standard for bidets for product description
CL (X) Type of bidet with an integral overflow providing a flow rate (X) with:
25 for ≥ 0,25 l/s flow rate
20 for ≥ 0,20 l/s flow rate
15 for ≥ 0,15 l/s flow rate
00 for without integral overflow
OF Overflow
CA Cleanability
LR Load resistance (for wall-hung wash basins only)
DA Durability
Table 10: Abbreviations for bidets according EN 14528

EXAMPLE 27 Type 25 bidet, i.e. bidet with an overflow providing a flow rate of 0,25 l/s. All
essential characteristics specified for these products in accordance with Annex
ZA are satisfied.
EN 14528 — CL 25

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 7.11 Wash basins according EN 14688

The relevant Essential Characteristics for wash basins purposes including their abbreviations
are given in table 10.
All wash basins shall be designated in accordance with the following system:
Overflow type

Number of standard

EN 14688 — CL (X)
OF — CA — LR — DA

Overflow

Cleanability

Load resistance

Durability
The second line of the designation code can be omitted in case all characteristics are
fulfilled.

Abbreviation Characteristics
EN 14688 Number of European Standard for wash basins for product description
CL (X) Type of wash basin with an integral overflow providing a flow rate (X) with:
25 for ≥ 0,25 l/s flow rate
20 for ≥ 0,20 l/s flow rate
15 for ≥ 0,15 l/s flow rate
10 for ≥ 0,10 l/s flow rate
00 for without integral overflow
OF Overflow
CA Cleanability
LR Load resistance (for wall-hung wash basins only)

DA Durability
Table 11: Abbreviations for wash basins according EN 14688

EXAMPLE 28 Type 25 wash basin, i.e. wash basin with an integral overflow providing a flow
rate ≥ 0,25 l/s. All Essential Characteristics specified for these products in
accordance with Annex ZA are satisfied.
EN 14688 — CL 25

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8 Typical CE - label examples for sanitaryware

Taking into account chapter 5 and 6 of this document, it is possible to mark a product with CE
in accordance with the necessary DoP.
Typical examples are given below.

8.1 WC pans and WC suites according EN 997

Figures ZA.1 and ZA.2 give examples of the information related to products subject to AVCP
under system 4.

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first
affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product type

Intended use of the product as laid down in the

PH European Standard applied

EN 997 — CL1 — 6A No. of European standard applied, as referenced in OJEU

and level or class of the performance declared
Figure 1 — Example CE marking information of independent WC pans with integral trap
according EN 997

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Personal hygiene Intended use of the product as laid down in the
EN 997 — CL1 — 6A European standard applied
WL — CF — CA — LR — DA No. of European standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
level or class of the performance declared
Figure 2 — Example CE marking information of independent WC pans with integral trap
with limited set of declared characteristics according EN 997 (BP missing)

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8.2 Whirlpool Baths according EN 12764

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, Name and the registered address of the
Belgium manufacturer, or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the
marking was first affixed
001CPR2013–07–14 Reference number of the DoP

Unique identification code of the product-type

A1234XYZ
Intended use of the product as laid down in
PH the European standard applied

No. of European standard applied, as

EN 12764:2015 referenced in OJEU

Level or class of the performance declared

HE-CA-DA

Figure 3 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 4 to be given

on the product or to a label attached to it or to the packaging or to the accompanying
documents for whirlpool baths according EN 12764

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8.3 Kitchen sinks according EN 13310

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark

15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Preparation of food, Intended use of the product as laid down in the
washing of dishes and European Standard applied
discharge of domestic
wastewater
No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
EN 13310 level or class of the performance declared
CA – DA
Figure 4 — Example CE marking information of kitchen sink according EN 13310 with
limited set of declared characteristics

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8.4 Wall hung urinals according EN 13407

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product type
Intended use of the product as laid down in the
PH
European Standard applied
No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
EN 13407 — CL 1 - I - 2 C level or class of the performance declared
Figure 5 — Example CE marking information of wall-hung urinals according EN 13407

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Intended use of the product as laid down in the
Personal hygiene
European Standard applied
No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
EN 13407 — CL 1 - I - 2 C level or class of the performance declared
BP - LR - DA
Figure 6 — Example CE marking information of wall-hung urinals according EN 13407with
limited set of declared characteristics (CA is missing)

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8.5 WC and urinal flushing cisterns according EN 14055

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Intended use of the product as laid down in the
European Standard applied
No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
level or class of the performance declared
PH

EN 14055 — CL 1 — 6 — NL I —
VR I
Figure 7 — Example CE marking information of WC and urinal flushing cisterns according
EN 14055

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Personal hygiene Intended use of the product as laid down in the
European Standard applied
EN 14055 — CL 1 — 6 — NL I — No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
VR I — DA level or class of the performance declared
Figure 8 — Example CE marking information of WC and urinal flushing cisterns according
EN 14055 with limited set of declared characteristics (WL is missing)

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8.6 Communal washing troughs according EN 14296

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the
manufacturer,
or identifying mark

15 Last two digits of the year in which the

marking was first affixed
ABC1234
Reference number of the DoP
6620 01
Unique identification code of the product-
type

Personal hygiene Intended use of the product as laid down in

the European standard applied

EN 14296 — CA – DA No. of European standard applied, as

referenced in OJEU and level or class of the
performance declared

Figure 90 — Example CE marking information of communal washing troughs according EN

14296 with limited set of declared characteristics

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8.7 Shower enclosure according EN 14428

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B- Name and the registered address of the manufacturer, or
1050, Brussels, Belgium identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
001CPR2013–07–14 Reference number of the DoP
A1234XYZ Unique identification code of the product-type
PH Intended use of the product as laid down in the European
standard applied
EN 14428 No. of European standard applied, as referenced in OJEU
CA-IR-DA Level or class of the performance declared

Figure 10 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 4 to be given

on the product or to a label attached to it or to the packaging or to the accompanying
documents for Shower enclosure according EN 14428

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8.8 Baths for domestic purposes according EN 14516

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, Name and the registered address of the
Belgium manufacturer, or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the
marking was first affixed
001CPR2013–07–14 Reference number of the DoP

A1234XYZ Unique identification code of the product-type

PH Intended use of the product as laid down in
the European standard applied
EN 14516 No. of European standard applied, as
referenced in OJEU
CL 1 Level or class of the performance declared

Figure ZA.11 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 4 to be

given on the product or to a label attached to it or to the packaging or to the accompanying
documents for baths for domestic purposes according EN 14516

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8.9 Shower trays for domestic purposes according EN 14527

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, name and the registered address of the
Belgium manufacturer, or identifying mark
16 Last two digits of the year in which the
001CPR2013–07–14 marking was first affixed
Reference number of the DoP
A1234XYZ Unique identification code of the product-type
PH Intended use of the product as laid down in
the European Standard applied
EN 14527 No. of European standard applied, as
referenced in OJEU
CL 1 Level or class of the performance declared

Figure 12 — Example CE marking information of products under AVCP system 4 to be given

on the product or to a label attached to it or to the packaging or to the accompanying
documents for shower trays for domestic purposes according EN 14527

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 8.10 Bidets according EN 14528

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Intended use of the product as laid down in the
European Standard applied

PH
EN 14528 — CL 25 No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and level
or class of the performance declared

Figure 13 — Example CE marking information of bidets according EN 14528

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product-type
Personal hygiene Intended use of the product as laid down in the
European Standard applied
EN 14528 — CL 25 No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and level
OF - LR - DA or class of the performance declared

Figure 14 — Example CE marking information of bidet according EN 14528 with limited set
of declared characteristics (CA is missing)

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8.11 Wash basins according EN 14688

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product type
Intended use of the product as laid down in the
European Standard applied

PH
EN 14688 — CL 25 No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
level or class of the performance declared

Figure 15 — Example CE marking information of wash basins according EN 14688

CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name and the registered address of the manufacturer,
or identifying mark
15 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was first
affixed
ABC1234 Reference number of the DoP
6620 01 Unique identification code of the product type
Personal hygiene Intended use of the product as laid down in the European
Standard applied
EN 14688 — CL 25 No. of European Standard applied, as referenced in OJEU and
OF - LR - DA level or class of the performance declared

Figure 16 — Example CE marking information of wash basins according EN 14688with

limited set of declared characteristics (CA is missing)

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9 REACH information

Construction products are subject to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction
of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation XVI covering chemicals used in the EU. Therefore,
manufacturers have also to fulfil all the requirements established in this regulation.
However, construction products manufacturers are not usually obliged to supply a safety
data sheet because these products are not considered to be a substance or mixture
according to the REACH regulation (see article 31 and article 33 of REACH).
E.g. sanitary ceramics, mentioned in this document, do not meet the criteria of REACH Article
31.1 and the manufacturers, importers and distributors of mixtures are not obligated to
supply neither a REACH certificate nor a safety data sheet.
The following gives an example of document confirming the non-obligation of REACH for
ceramics products / components within sanitary appliances:
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE (Template)
REACH
The legislation concerning the registration, assessment, approval and restriction of chemical
substances (REACH) came into force on the 18th. November 2006.
As a manufacturer of sanitary ceramic products, company XXX is regarded as a "downstream
user" in terms of the REACH Directive 1907/2006. Obligations arising from the manufacture
and placing on the market of substances / chemicals to pre-registration and registration are
not applicable to us.
Our products and commodities are therefore not defined as Materials or Preparations.
Furthermore, no materials are released from our commodities under normal and predictable
conditions of use. This means that company XXX is subject neither to the obligation to
register, nor to the obligation to produce safety data-sheets.
In order to guarantee our customers a continuous supply of reliable and safe products, we
also ensure that our suppliers fulfil all the requirements with regard to materials, and thus do
not use any chemical substances included in the list of candidates of concern-generating
materials (SVHC) for the manufacture of our products.

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10 Information on dangerous substances

The Construction Products Regulation defines the ways in which a declaration of

performance may be made by the producer. In respect of dangerous substances this is likely
to be by way of a level or class, rather than a description.
A principle of the Construction Products Regulation [2] is that the Declaration of
Performance (DoP), together with the harmonised standards, should give all the information
needed by users and regulators.
Further information on dangerous substances can be found in specific clauses in each
harmonised product standard for Sanitary Appliances.
Details on requirements on dangerous substances of member states can be found at
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cp-ds_en?field_section_tid=153
Delegated acts covering the specifics of dangerous substances are currently being prepared.
E.g. for ceramic products; Hereby we declare that our products made of sanitary ceramics
are in accordance with the relevant safety and health requirements of the EC directives due
to their choice of raw materials, design and construction.
Products made of sanitary ceramics are in accordance with the relevant safety and health
requirements of the EC directives due to their choice of raw materials, design and
construction.
Due to this these products are free of any dangerous substances.

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11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Use of a post box address

The CPR (305/2011 EC) demands to show the address or identifying mark of the
manufacturer to accompany the CE-marking (Article 9 of 305/2011) with the aim to easily
find the correct contact information.
A post box address; or a web address (as long as the web address leads to the details of the
full postal address of the manufacturer) is therefore sufficient.
Does the CE label need to include the Year of publication of the standard on the label?
No.
There is no requirement to include the year of publication of the harmonised standard on
the CE label as this information has to be provided as part of the DoP information. The DoP
is the full confirmation of the assessment of the performance of the product while the CE
label is a shortened form to help convey information in an expedient format for market
surveillance purposes.
How should packs that contain multiple CE compliant products be labelled?
Where the pack contains e.g. both a WC bowl and a flushing cistern, these products can be
covered by a label under EN 997. (See also EN 14055 scope that details EN 997 to cover one
piece and Type 2 products). In some cases, manufacturers may choose to separately detail
CE labels (and associated DoPs) for EN 997 (WC) and EN 14055 (flushing cisterns).
Where a pack may contain multiple products that are not designed to work together as in
the case of WCs, each applicable CE label should be covered on the outer pack.
Marking of Glass & Curved Glass in shower enclosure/bath screens
Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass for use in shower enclosures in flat panel,
typically conforms with EN 12150. However, there is currently no similar existing test
specification for curved glass. When preparing EN 14428 as a test specification for shower
enclosures, the EN 12150 test requirements were written in to EN 14428 for all flat and
curved glass. However, when glass producers make curved glass for use in shower
enclosures they are unable to mark the panels with EN 12150. The shower enclosure
manufacturer will however have verified the curved glass (using EN 14428) to the same
performance standard as that detailed for flat glass in EN 12150. For reference the
requirement in EN 12150 and in EN 14428 for glass is a particle count of 40 or greater and
the length of the longest particle shall not exceed 100mm.
Does the CE label need a ‘Made in XXX’ country of origin mark?
No.
This is not a requirement of the CE label. Full contact details of the
manufacturer/agent/importer should be included on the DoP – this is registered address of
the company and not the address of the production plant.

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Are all versions of published standards suitable for use for CE marking?
No.
Only those standards that have been cited in the OJEU are applicable to be used as the
reference document for CE labels and DoP documents for Sanitary Appliances.
When a new product standard is cited in the OJEU, does the CE label and DoP document
need to be updated?
No.
Where standards have been cited in the OJEU but have subsequently been replaced by
newer versions of product standards; products already placed on the market may in fact be
CE marked with DoP documents relating to these older cited versions. This is also acceptable
until the point that the manufacturer decides to change the product at which point
assessment must be made against the latest cited version of the product standard.

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