ISO/IEC 17065

Certification Body for Products

Germany

SKZ - Testing GmbH in Würzburg, Germany, holds certification accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013, covering activities like certifying building products, assessing water hygiene suitability, and conducting conformity assessments. Specific areas include plastic and composite piping systems, heating pipes, cable protection systems, drainage products, geotextiles, geosynthetics, concrete reinforcement steel, fiber-reinforced construction profiles, and bitumen products for road construction. The certification, valid from January 29, 2025, complies with legal and normative requirements, including sector-specific programs. The certification body can implement new technical specifications without prior approval. Industries covered include sealing membranes, bitumen membranes for roof and wall sealing, plastic and elastomer membranes for waterproofing, damp-proof membranes, mechanically fastened roof waterproofing systems, components for non-potable water use, and kits for external wall cladding systems. Certification aligns with EU regulations, involving testing and evaluating performance characteristics, with clear abbreviations for relevant organizations and standards provided.