Guideline G-15

WGP date: 15/03/2016

Guideline related to: Annex I Section 4.2 b

Question

Annex I, section 4.2.b), first indent authorises the use of materials which comply with harmonized standards. Is this route still valid for a material for which the specification includes complementary requirements or improved properties to those of a grade in a harmonized EN material standard?

Answer

Yes.

Provided all the value limits stated for the particular grade in the harmonized EN material standard are met.

Moreover the material manufacturer shall affirm compliance with both the harmonized standard and the additional specification, as requested by Annex I, section 4.3.