European buyers normally begin with intended use: lining, sheathing, floor, façade substrate or another system component. That intended use determines the characteristics that must be assessed and declared. A generic test report for “MGO board” is not a substitute for a product-specific route.
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Where the product is not fully covered by a harmonised standard, a European Technical Assessment route may be relevant. The resulting declaration and CE-marking route, where used, must refer to the assessed product and intended use. Country and project requirements still influence building acceptance.
Typical buyer requests
- Product identification, composition and factory-control information
- Reaction-to-fire classification and, where relevant, fire-resistance system reports
- Dimensional, moisture, mechanical and durability characteristics
- Installation instructions in the required language
- Declared scope, limitations and compatible system components
UK requirements and individual European markets should be checked separately at the time of supply.