ISO/IEC 17065

Certification Body for Products

Germany

The University of Stuttgart's Materialprüfungsanstalt (MPA Stuttgart, Otto-Graf-Institut) certification scope, in line with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013, encompasses certifying thermal insulation materials, building products under Regulation No. 305/2011, and factory production control assessments. Compliance with legal and normative requirements, including sectoral programs, is ensured. Specific technical specifications and standards for structural bearings, fire protection systems, glued constructions, wood products, metal and plastic anchors, and hydraulic binders are detailed for certification under various EU directives. The scope covers a wide range of construction-related products and materials, ensuring adherence to established technical specifications and regulations. Industries covered include external thermal insulation systems, fasteners, masonry products, metal building products, lightweight composite beams, doors, windows, precast concrete products, fire protection products, concrete, mortar, grout products, and those requiring European technical approvals. Standards such as EN and EAD are referenced for insulation materials, concrete aggregates, and building components. The certification also includes external wall claddings, focusing on cladding elements, fasteners, substructures, and thermal insulation, with an emphasis on performance durability evaluation and verification. Compliance with the Construction Products Regulation is a key aspect, with coverage of various product groups like masonry, aggregates, prefabricated concrete, and additives. Abbreviations for DIN, EAD, EN, EOTA, and ETAG are included.