AVCP Tasks for Systems 2+ and 4 under CPR
The CPR’s ‘Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance’ (AVCP) is a method for providing evidence of the conformity of construction products in relation to harmonised European technical specifications. For APA trademarked products, only AVCP Systems 2+ and 4 are relevant.
It also allocates specific responsibilities or tasks to manufacturers and whether the involvement is required of an independent certification body, called a Notified Body.
Table Identifies Specific Responsibilities/Tasks of Manufacturer and Notified Body for Systems 2+ and 4.
| Tasks | System 2+ | System 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Factory production control (FPC) | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Manufacturing plant sample tests | Manufacturer | – |
| Assessment of performance | Manufacturer1 | Manufacturer2 |
| Initial inspection of the manufacturing plant & FPC | Notified Factory Production Control Certification Body | – |
| Continuing surveillance, assessment & evaluation of the FPC | Notified Factory Production Control Certification Body | – |
| Certificate of constancy of performance3 | Notified Factory Production Control Certification Body | – |
| Determination of product-type4 | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
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Notes: 1 – Assessment of performance of the construction product to be carried out on the basis of testing (including sampling), calculation, tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product. 2 – An assessment of performance of the construction product on the basis of testing, calculation, tabulated values or descriptive documentation of that product. 3 – The Notified Body shall decide on the issuing, suspension or withdrawal of the Certificate of Constancy of Performance of the construction product based on their tests. 4 – The manufacturer shall draw up the Declaration of Performance and determine the product-type on the basis of the assessment and verification of constancy of performance carried out under the relative system of AVCP given above. |
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