Tests and assessments by qualified organisations

Tests and assessments should be carried out by organisations with the necessary expertise. For example, organisations listed as 'notified bodies' in accordance with the European Construction Products Regulation or organisations listed as 'UK approved bodies' under the UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies (UKMCAB) may be appropriate. Laboratories accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the relevant test standard can be assumed to have the necessary expertise. Clarification may be sought from UKAS to confirm the accreditation held is relevant and the scope and competence is sufficient.