High requirements for construction products in Europe
Construction affects key public safety interests, such as the protection of life, health and the environment. A key factor in ensuring this safety is the use of reliable and high-performance construction products.
The provision of construction products on the EU internal market follows the requirements of the EU Construction Products Regulation. A distinction must be made between two key aspects: The supply of a construction product on the market and its use in the respective Member State.
Harmonised European Standards (hEN) and European Technical Assessments (ETAs) play a central role in the provision of construction products on the market at EU level, while Bautechnische Zulassungen (BTZ) play a central role at national level in Austria. These instruments form the basis for placing products either on the EU single market or only on the Austrian market. An ETA or BTZ can be applied for and obtained through the OIB in its role as the Austrian Technical Assessment Body (TAB).
The use of a construction product – i.e. its installation in a building – and the requirements for this are regulated by the respective EU member state. With regard to safe and legally compliant use in Austria, the Baustofflisten ÖE and ÖA are particularly relevant: they define the requirements for the use of construction products. The lists of building materials are compiled by the Austrian federal states in cooperation with the OIB and published by the OIB as ordinances.
Successful together on the market
The OIB offers comprehensive support and information on compliance with these requirements and guides economic operators through the necessary procedures.
In its role as Austria’s sole Technical Assessment Body (TAB), the OIB issues Technical Building Approvals (BTZ) and European Technical Assessments (ETAs), which form basis for the marketing of construction products. As the Product Contact Point for Construction, the OIB provides free information on the conditions of use of the Baustofflisten ÖA and ÖE.
The OIB helps economic operators in placing construction products on the market in compliance with legal requirements – in Austria and throughout the EU internal market.
We are happy to advise you and support you every step of the way.
