The Role of Standardisation and EUMEPS’s Contribution
Standardisation plays a crucial role in ensuring that all construction products meet rigorous quality, safety, and environmental benchmarks. EUMEPS actively participates in various Technical Committees (TCs) of the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), contributing to the development of standards that shape the future of construction materials and practices.
Setting Benchmarks with CEN/TC 88, CEN/TC 127, and CEN/TC 350
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| EPS is cut with a hot wire to prevent the release of microplastics during the cutting process. |
EUMEPS’s participation in CEN/TC 88 focuses on enhancing the standardisation of thermal insulating materials and products, centred on EPS, and its ability to achieve superior energy efficiency in buildings. CEN/TC 127, on the other hand, helps EUMEPS contribute to advancing fire safety standards in building products and systems, ensuring EPS is both a thermally efficient and safe insulating option.
Engagement with CEN/TC 350, finally, facilitates the integration of sustainability considerations into construction works, aligning EPS products with broader environmental, social, and economic performance metrics. These efforts represent EUMEPS's collective commitment to elevating EPS as a material that answers the evolving demands of the construction industry.
Empowering Compliance and Sustainability
EUMEPS is also involved in the shaping of policies and practices through the CPR and the Acquis process, advocating for standards that ensure the quality and performance of construction products across Europe. With a focus on design for recycling construction, EUMEPS promotes responsible end-of-life management for EPS to enhance circularity and recycled volumes.
Our participation in EOTA ensures the correct technical assessment and certification of insulation materials within different applications and systems. A comprehensive approach ensures that EPS products meet strict regulatory requirements and continue to enable advancement in the construction industry.
| EPS Offucts from construction site are recycled. Credit: HIRSCH. |
Setting the Standards for a Sustainable Construction Future
Our active engagement in CEN technical committees and regulatory processes reflects a deep commitment to shaping the standards and regulations governing the construction industry. Through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, EUMEPS is pivotal in ensuring EPS remains at the forefront of sustainable, safe, and efficient building practices.