USE OF ETAGs AS EADs FOR EUROPEAN TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTs The concept “fitness for use” disappeared from the CPR In general, the ETAG technical information is applicable but information linked to the CPD clauses and terms is not Conditions, a part from those influencing the performance(s) of the product(s), or recommendations can not be included in the ETA (EC) Threshold values as such can only be used if agreed to with EC The ETA is the base to be used by the manufacturer for preparing the DoP Responsibilities, role, tasks or information already stated in the legal bases must not be repeated (EC)

1. USE OF ETAGs AS EADs
FOR
EUROPEAN TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENTs
[Version including agreed criteria]
Workshop ETA process under CPR
EOTA , 30 January 2014
Santiago del Pozo
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2. PRINCIPLES
 The concept “fitness for use” disappeared from the CPR
 In general, the ETAG technical information is applicable but
information linked to the CPD clauses and terms is not
 Conditions, a part from those influencing the performance(s)
of the product(s), or recommendations can not be included
in the ETA (EC)
 Threshold values as such can only be used if agreed to with
EC
 The ETA is the base to be used by the manufacturer for
preparing the DoP
 Responsibilities, role, tasks or information already stated in
the legal bases must not be repeated (EC)
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3. APPLICABLE ETAG CHAPTERS FOR ETA ISSUING
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4. STRUCTURE
 Four items for each applicable part of the ETAG:
A.
B.
C.
D.
What you can find
Applicability
Handling in the ETA elaboration
Some criteria to be taken into account [criteria agreed at
the Workshop in brown color]
 Observations:

Information in A in general comes from the old
“Guidance to ETAG/CUAP Writers” used under CPD
 Texts of C. inserted in a rectangle are extracted from
EOTA GD 07 “Guidance on How to write an ETA”, edition
November 2013
 An additional point, not included in the applicable ETAG
parts table, has been included dealing with the definition
of the product type
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5. SCOPE OF ETAG (1)
A. What you can find
1. Definition of the construction product
2. Intended use of the construction product
3. Assumed working life of the construction product
4. Terminology
5. Procedure in the case of the significant deviation from
ETAG/CUAP
B. Applicability
1,2,3 and 4 are applicable. See specific point for 4
 When the definition and/or the intended use does not adjust
to the product to be assessed, then an EAD will be
necessary
 When another working life is requested by the manuf., then
an EAD will be necessary
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6. SCOPE OF ETAG (2)
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
1  Technical description of the product
(Description of:
- types and form of product(s)-type (may include constituent materials, components (in particular for a kit) …),
- listing of any specific features with its data or a description for identification of product(s)-type, in so far as necessary)
Note: the description shall be very specific, with the objective that this ETA is limited to the product(s)-type as introduced by the
manufacturer and the intended use(s) as specified by the manufacturer to the Technical Assessment Body, only.
………….
Where relevant, refer to Annex(es):Detailed information and data are given in Annex(es) …
2 &3  Specification of the intended use(s) in accordance with the
applicable European Assessment Document (…)
(Description of:
the intended use(s) of the product(s)-type as well as relevant general condition(s) for the use of the product(s)-type précising each
intended use:
- Specification of the provisions (acc. to manufacturer’s recommendations) on design of works and installation of
product(s) on site (incl. assembly of kit) in so far as is relevant for the performance(s) of the product(s)-type for the
intended use(s).
- If necessary, specification of the provisions on other phases of the product(s) life cycle (e.g. maintenance, end of life
treatment) in so far is relevant for the performance of the product(s)-type for the intended use(s).)
Note: the description shall be very specific, with the objective that this ETA is limited to the product(s)-type as introduced by the
manufacturer and the intended use(s) as specified by the manufacturer to the Technical Assessment Body, only.
Note: dealing with a specific product (in particular, situation for an innovative product), the provisions on its use(s) shall be
provided to allow the use of the product getting the performance(s) as it(they) is(are) declared.
Where relevant, refer to Annex(es):Detailed information and data are given in Annex(es) …
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7. SCOPE OF ETAG (3)
(Statement on the assumed working life of the product(s)-type for the intended use(s) within the meaning of the CPR)
Note: the assumed working life can be defined as the foreseen period of time throughout which the construction product, as installed into
the construction work, will keep its performances allowing the construction work, behaving under predictable actions and with normal
maintenance, to meet the basic requirements for construction works
D. Some criteria to be taken into account
a. Identification data in the technical product description: data
necessary for the user, e.g. dimensions, density,.. Information
on product marking is also relevant.
b. Annexes can be used to complete both points
c. Handling of the working life:
Minimum information to be given
 Statement on the assumed working life acc. to ETAG
 Standard paragraph to clarify that working life is not a
guarantee
See text model
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8. Text model for working life for ETAs
 The provisions made in this European Technical
Assessment are based on an assumed intended
working life of the (product) of xx years.
 The indications given on the working life cannot be
interpreted as a guarantee given by the producer or
Assessment Body, but are to be regarded only as a
means for choosing the appropriate product(s) in
relation to the expected economically reasonable
working life of the works.
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9. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (1)
A. What you can find
1. “Product characteristics
and methods of verification
and assessment” Table
2. Detailed information on the
verification methods and
assessment
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10. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (2)
B. Applicability
 Product characteristics
Applicable. Coming from the ETAG Mandate, they can be considered as
possible essential characteristics to be agreed with the manufacturer
NOTE: ER  BWR and related text
 NPD option
It is not possible to limit the NPD option for any characteristic according
to the CPR. The characteristics to be assessed should be agreed with the
manufacturer
 Methods of verification
Applicable, provided they don’t need to be updated or replaced by a
new EN method or other appropriate test method
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11. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (3)
 Assessment and expression of product performance
Applicable, when the result can be expressed by means of
levels or classes, or a description (CPR Art.6 (3) (d)). Use
categories can also be used.
However:
 the application of threshold values, if any, should be
authorized by the Commission (Art. 27 (4) 2nd paragr.)
 the application of pass/fail criteria is not foreseen in the
expression of the product performances
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12. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (4)
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
1 and 2  Performance of the product and references to the
methods used for its assessment
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13. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (4)
Comments on GD 07 indications
 It is important to provide a summary including BWRs, essential
characteristics and the corresponding performances for the assessed
product(s), using a table(s) to provide this information
When necessary for a characteristic performance, a complementary table can
be used (e.g. in an Annex)
 The table proposed in GD 07 should be used, when possible
 The given information should, as far as possible, facilitate the DoP
elaboration by the manufacturer.
NPD option
Characteristics for which the NPD option is not allowed in ETAGs are
relevant for technical coherency with the declared intended use (e.g.
Resistance to fire for fire protective products).
To advise the manufacturer on this issue
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14. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (5)
Methods of verification
Relevant details on the applied methods to be included as
foreseen in GD 07
Assessment and expression of product performance
Threshold values and pass/fail criteria will be taken into
account
For products not complying with threshold values or pass/fail
criteria, the elaboration of an EAD will be necessary to assess
these products and to define the intended use in appropriate
terms.
Manufact. should be informed about this issue a.s.a.p
Whenever possible, threshold values or pass/fail criteria in
essential characteristics will be expressed by means of levels,
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classes, categories or a description (Examples in doc.CPR5.1.2)
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15. ASSESSMENT OF THE FITNESS FOR USE (6)
D. Criteria to be taken into account
a. Consideration of durability and serviceability aspects as
essential characteristics: result expression depending on
ETAG approach
b. No need to mention BWRs and characteristics which are
not relevant for the intended use.
c. Need to mention all characteristics for which NPD is
applied; also for BWR7 – see CPR Art 6(3)b
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16. EVALUATION AND A&C AND CE MARKING (1)
A. What you can find
1. System of attestation of conformity
2. Tasks and responsabilities of:
2.1 the manufacturer
2.2 the notified body
3. CE marking and accompanying information
B. Applicability
1. Applicable.
2.1 Applicable.
2.2 Applicable, new terminology to be used (Note: CPR Annex
V Revision pending)
3. Is not to be considered in the ETA
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17. EVALUATION AND AoC AND CE MARKING (2)
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
1  Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (..)
system applied, with reference to its legal base
System definitions, as given in CPR Annex V, should not be repeated
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18. EVALUATION AND A&C AND CE MARKING (3)
2.1  Technical details necessary for the implementation of the AVCP
system, as provided for in the applicable EAD
General conditions/responsabilities are not to be repeated, only
specific issues (e.g. table of FPC)
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19. EVALUATION AND A&C AND CE MARKING (4)
D. Some criteria to be taken into account
a. Minimum information in clause “Technical details necessary for
the implementation of the AVCP,…”:
- the reference to the control plan deposited in the issuing TAB
- following text based on Annex V amendment proposal or similar
(to be used until proposal is published):
Assessments of performance presented in the ETA should
be used as the base for the subsequent tasks of verification
of constancy of the performances by notified bodies and
manufacturers.
- FPC table information is to be considered in the control plan. No
need to include the corner stone FPC table, already in the ETAG.
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20. EVALUATION AND A&C AND CE MARKING (5)
b. Inclusion of information on the NB tasks in the ETA:
It is up to each TAB to solve it by means of the Control Plan (only)
or to also indicate some relevant criteria in the ETA, in
combination with the Control plan.
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21. ASSUMPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS FOR THE INTENDED USE
IS ASSESSED (1)
A. What you can find
1. Manufacture of the product
2. Packaging, transport, storage of the product
3. Installation of the product in the works
4. Use, maintenance, repair
B. Applicability
1. Applicable when relevant in relation with the ETAG scope
2. Applicable when the non fulfillment of such provisions can
influence the declared performances
3. Applicable
4. Applicable
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22. ASSUMPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS FOR THE INTENDED USE
IS ASSESSED (2)
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
1  Technical description of the product or Technical details
necessary for the implementation of the AVCP, as provided for
in the applicable EAD, as appropriate
2  To be taken into account by TAB, but to be given in the
“Instructions” or “Safety information” (CPR, Art. 11 (6)), when
the non fulfillment of such provisions can influence the declared
performances; reference to this may be included in the ETA
3  Specification of the intended use(s) in accordance with the
applicable EAD in so far they are relevant for the declared
performances of the product
4  Same as 3
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23. ASSUMPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS FOR THE INTENDED USE
IS ASSESSED (3)
D. Some criteria to be taken into account
a. Possible use of an Annex for installation instructions, if agreed
with the manufacturer, linked to “Specification of the intended
use(s) in accordance with the applicable European Asessment
Document (…)”
b. Possible incorporation of design criteria in the “Specification of
the intended use(s) in accordance with the applicable European
Assessment Document (…)” or in an Annex to this point
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24. IDENTIFICATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT
A. What you can find
1. Means of identification
2. Product characteristics which are relevant for identification
checking
B. Applicability
1 and 2 are applicable
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
 Aspects for the identification of the product by the user 
“Technical description of the product” (Marking)
 Aspects for the identification checking  (Annex, Control Plan?)
D. Some criteria to be taken into account
a. It is not advisable that the identification test results are
disclosed in the ETA. It is up to the TAB how to deal with this
information, e.g. confidential Annex.
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25. TERMINOLOGY
A. What you can find
1. Common terms related to the CPD
2. Specific terms used in this ETAG/CUAP
B. Applicability
1. Not applicable in general
2. Applicable
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
 To use terms from 2 in the ETA drafting
D. Questions and issues for discussion or confirmation
./.
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26. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
A. What you can find
1. Reference Document list
B. Applicability
1. Applicable, if updated
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
 To use these references in the ETA drafting, except some
referring to the CPD or to CPD related documents not accepted
under the CPR
D. Questions and issues for discussion or confirmation
./.
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27. ANNEXES (1)
A. What you can find
1. Definition of verification methods or details of some verification
methods. But also, depending on the ETAG:
2. Identification tests
3. Calculation criteria
4. Design criteria
5. Format of the ETA
6. Others
B. Applicability
1. Applicable
2, 3 and 4 Applicable
5 Not applicable
6 Applicable if relevant for the assessment and the declared
performances
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28. ANNEXES (2)
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
 To use the applicable Annexes, where relevant, for the ETA
elaboration
D. Questions and issues for discussion or confirmation
./.
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29. PRODUCT TYPE DEFINITION
A. What you can find
1. No information
B. Applicability
C. Handling in the ETA elaboration
 Minimum, for the DoP elaboration (possible criteria):
 The information on the performances for the different
product(s)/kit(s) must be univocal
 No performance pending of determination
D. Criteria to be taken into account
a. It is advisable to follow the above criteria, as far as possible.
To note that Annexes III and V amendment are on-going.
See extracted texts from Annex III and V amendment proposals,
as follows:
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30. PRODUCT TYPE DEFINITION – SOME NEW POINTS
1. Delegate Act Proposal for the ANNEX V amendment
•
Clause 1 on Systems of AVCP:
“The manufacturer shall draw up the DoP and determine the product-type on the
basis of the assessments and verifications of constancy of performance carried
out under the following systems:”
2. Delegate Act Proposal for the ANNEX III amendment
 Whereas (6)
“In order to unequivocally identify the product covered by a declaration of
performance in relation with its performance levels or classes, manufacturers
should link every single product to the respective product-type and to a given set
of performance levels or classes by the unique identification code referred to in
Art.6(2) of Regulation (EU) Nº 305/2011”
 Other criteria in the “ Explanatory Memorandum” (e.g. no use of
calculation formula is allowed in the DoP, no reference to other source
doc. when expressing the performance,..)
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31. USE OF ETAGs AS EADs
FOR
EUROPEAN TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENTs
Workshop ETA process under CPR
EOTA , 30 January 2014
Santiago del Pozo
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