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EADs and ETAs

Currently, anchors and cast-in fixings are not covered by harmonised European standards (hEN) under the CPR. For timber screws, a harmonised standard EN 14592 exists, but it does not cover all aspects and applications of high-performance timber screws.

European Technical Assessment Documents (EADs) for construction Fixings are classified in the following Product Areas:

13 - Structural timber products, elements and ancillaries
16 - Reinforcing and prestressing steel for concrete and ancillaries, post tensioning kits
33 - Fixings

EADs and ETAsAdopted EAD 330232-02-601 "Mechanical fasteners for use in concrete"

EOTA has finalized a new version of EAD 330232. CFE members can find here the final version and background documents.
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New Construction Products Regulation 2024Transition provisions for EADs and ETAs under the new CPR

How will the new CPR affect the validity of EADs and ETAs?
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EADs and ETAsEAD variants – a flexible instrument to cover new characteristics

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EADs and ETAsStages of EAD development and publication

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Construction Products Regulation (CPR)The ETA route: A success story

The ETA route to CE marking stands for reliability, innovation and level playing field - worldwide!
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Publication of EADs

New EADs for fixing products have been published in the Official Journal of the EU of 11.7.2024
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Design and installation of construction fixingsAST bulletin “Concrete Fastener Qualification and Design in Europe” 05/2023

Reliable fixings in steel fibre concrete
Read more … AST bulletin “Concrete Fastener Qualification and Design in Europe” 05/2023

EADs and ETAsStatement of CFE Chairman Ulrich Bourgund at the EOTA Stakeholder Forum 2022

Read more … Statement of CFE Chairman Ulrich Bourgund at the EOTA Stakeholder Forum 2022