EN 12440:2017
(Main)Natural stone - Denomination criteria
Natural stone - Denomination criteria
This European Standard establishes the criteria for the designation of natural stone from raw material to finished products.
Naturstein - Kriterien für die Bezeichnung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Kriterien für die Bezeichnung von Naturstein vom Rohstoff bis zum Fertig¬erzeugnis fest.
Pierres naturelles - Critères de dénomination
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les critères de désignation des pierres naturelles, du matériau brut aux produits finis.
Naravni kamen - Poimenovanje
Ta evropski standard vzpostavlja merila za poimenovanje naravnega kamna od surovine do končnih proizvodov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 246 - Natural stones
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 246/WG 1 - Terminology, classification and characteristics
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 04-Jun-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Nov-2017
Overview
EN 12440:2017 (EN 12440:2017) - “Natural stone - Denomination criteria” is a European Standard that defines how natural stone varieties should be named and described from raw material to finished products. Its aim is to harmonize traditional commercial names with scientific petrological information, clarify colour and origin, and improve clarity and traceability in the natural stone supply chain. The standard includes an informative Annex A with a provisional, country-organized list of traditional European stone names.
Key topics and requirements
- Name of the natural stone (traditional/commercial name)
- Use the market/traditional name corresponding to a specific rock type and place of origin. Avoid company names or geographic names unrelated to origin.
- Petrological family / group
- Provide the scientific rock classification derived from petrographic examination (see EN 12407 and EN 12670).
- Typical colour
- Describe the colour range by visual inspection of dry bulk samples under shadow natural light; report observation conditions (moisture, finish, dust) because they affect appearance.
- Place of origin
- Specify the quarry/area as precisely as possible (city/village, municipality, province, country); geo-coordinates may be used with the coordinate system noted.
- Optional / additional information (if agreed or available)
- Process/surface conditions (use EN 12670 terminology), natural features affecting appearance (veins, inclusions, xenoliths, cracks), petrographic name (detailed scientific name), geological age and formation data.
- Annex A (informative)
- Non‑exhaustive index of traditional stone names used across European countries; intended for guidance and subject to revision.
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- Quarry operators and stone producers - consistent product designation and export documentation.
- Stone fabricators and finishers - correct labelling of slabs, tiles and finished products.
- Specifiers, architects and engineers - reliable product descriptions in specifications and procurement.
- Traders, importers/exporters and marketers - avoid misleading names, support traceability and claims.
- Testing laboratories and inspection bodies - link petrographic test results to denomination.
- Regulators and certification schemes - harmonized nomenclature for compliance, customs and consumer protection.
Related standards
- EN 12407 - Natural stone test methods - Petrographic examination (used to determine petrological family).
- EN 12670 - Natural stone - Terminology (definitions and terms for colours, surface types, features).
- EN 1469 - Natural stone products - Slabs for cladding - Requirements (references for product requirements).
Using EN 12440:2017 helps ensure accurate, traceable and standardized naming of natural stone - improving communication across design, manufacture, trade and regulation while preserving traditional stone names enhanced by clear scientific and origin data.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12440:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Natural stone - Denomination criteria". This standard covers: This European Standard establishes the criteria for the designation of natural stone from raw material to finished products.
This European Standard establishes the criteria for the designation of natural stone from raw material to finished products.
EN 12440:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies); 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12440:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12440:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Naravni kamen - PoimenovanjeNaturstein - Kriterien für die BezeichnungPierres naturelles - Critères de dénominationNatural stone - Denomination criteria91.100.15Mineralni materiali in izdelkiMineral materials and products01.040.91Gradbeni materiali in gradnja (Slovarji)Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12440:2017SIST EN 12440:2018en,fr,de01-januar-2018SIST EN 12440:2018SLOVENSKI
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Traditional names of European natural stones . 7 A.1 General . 7 A.2 List of stones . 7 A.2.1 Index . 7 A.2.2 Austria . 8 A.2.3 Belgium . 10 A.2.4 Croatia (Republic of) . 12 A.2.5 Czech Republic . 14 A.2.6 Cyprus . 18 A.2.7 Denmark . 19 A.2.8 Finland . 19 A.2.9 France . 23 A.2.10 Hungary . 35 A.2.11 Germany . 35 A.2.12 Greece . 42 A.2.13 Ireland . 46 A.2.14 Italy. 48 A.2.15 Luxembourg . 60 A.2.16 The Netherlands . 60 A.2.17 Norway . 60 A.2.18 Portugal . 63 A.2.19 Romania . 69 A.2.20 Slovenia . 72 A.2.21 Spain . 73 A.2.22 Sweden . 89 A.2.23 Switzerland . 93 A.2.24 United Kingdom . 95 SIST EN 12440:2018
Traditional names of European natural stones A.1 General This annex is a non-exhaustive list of the majority of European natural stones and is an attempt to list the stones produced in Europe and its petrological classification. It will be revised in further editions of this standard. The structure of the information on each stone variety is: — name or names (traditional name); — petrological group; — typical colour; — place of origin. In some cases the petrological group is provisional, pending to be established using EN 12407 and EN 12670. Unavailable data are represented by a hyphen. A.2 List of stones A.2.1 Index Table A.1 — index Subclause Country Page A.2.2 Austria 8 A.2.3 Belgium 10 A.2.4 Croatia (Republic of) 12 A.2.5 Czech Republic 14 A.2.6 Cyprus 18 A.2.7 Denmark 19 A.2.8 Finland 19 A.2.9 France 23 A.2.10 Hungary 35 A.2.11 Germany 35 A.2.12 Greece 42 A.2.13 Ireland 46 A.2.14 Italy 48 SIST EN 12440:2018
ADRIA GRIGIO UNITO dolomitic limestone grey Milovica (Splitska, Isle
ADRIA GRIGIO VENATO dolomitic limestone grey with dark grey veins
ALKASIN limestone yellowish reddish
ÎENKOVÍČKIÂPLOČÍSTI limestone yellowish Benkovac -Dalmacija, Republic of Croatia DOLIT limestone yellowish grey Dolit (Donji Dolac, Dalmacija), Republic of Croatia DŇÍČEVICÍ dolomitic limestone yellowish
FANTAZIJA limestone breccia grey Fantazija (Donji Dolac, Dalmacija), Republic of Croatia GŇOŽNJÍN limestone yellowish
ISTRANKA limestone brown brownish Istranka (Lupoglav, Istra), Republic of Croatia JADRAN ZELENI limestone greenish grey
KANFANAR limestone yellow Kanfanar (Kanfanar, Istra), Republic of Croatia KIRMENJAK limestone ivory to grey Kirmenjak (Vrsar, Istra), Republic of Croatia KOŇENIĆI limestone yellowish Korenići-Kanfanar (Istra), Republic of Croatia SIST EN 12440:2018
NEGRIS FIORITO limestone black decolorated white shells Triji (Sinj, Dalmacija), Republic of Croatia OKLAD dolomite breccia grey
PLANIK limestone yellowish grey Planik (Lupoglav, Istra), Republic of Croatia PLANO limestone yellowish Plano (Trogir, Dalmcija), Republic of Croatia RASOTICA B limestone brown
RASOTICA C limestone brown
ROMANOVAC limestone breccia red, greyish Romanovac (Obrovac, Dalmacija), Republic of Croatia ROZALIT limestone conglomerate rosy
SAN ANTONIO limestone yellowish
SAN GIORGIO W dolomitic limestone greyish
SEGET limestone white Seget (Trogir, Dalmacija), Republic of Croatia SELINA limestone yellow Republic of Croatia VALTURA FIORITO limestone yellowish Valtura (Pula, Istra), Republic of Croatia VALTURA UNITO limestone yellowish Valtura (Pula, Istra), Republic of Croatia VESELJE FIORITO limestone whitish atia VESELJE UNITO limestone whitish
VESELJE UNITO A
limestone whitish
VINICIT limestone grey Croatia VINKURAN FIORITO limestone white Vinkuran (Pula, Istra), Republic of Croatia VINKURAN STATUARIO limestone white Vinkuran (Pula, Istra), Republic of Croatia VISOČÍNI limestone whitish yellowish
VRNIK limestone whitish yellowish Vrnik (Isle of Vrnik, near Dubrovnik), Republic of Croatia VRSINE limestone yellowish Vrsine (Trogir, Dalmacija), Republic of Croatia ZEČEVO dolomitic limestone greyish
A.2.5 Czech Republic ÎĚLOHŇÍDSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light yelow with reddishbrown to violet marbling JavorkaÂŃuarryáÂHorníÂNováÂVesáÂJičínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ÎĚLSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light yellow ÎělovÂQuarry, Zlín, Czech Republic
ÎLÍTENSKÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Chlum-Škalí Quarry, Blatná, Strakonice, Czech Republic
ÎLÍTENSKÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Drahenický Málkov Quarry, Blatná, Strakonice, Czech Republic
ÎLÍTENSKÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Řečice Quarry, Blatná, Strakonice, Czech Republic
ÎOHDÍNEČSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ dolomite white ÎohdanečÂŃuarryáÂKutnáÂHoraáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ÎOŇŠOVSKÁÂŽULÍ granite white grey ÎoršovÂŃuarryáÂJihlavaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ÎOŽÍNOVSKőÂPÍSKOVECáÂÎŇOUMOVSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light whitegrey to brownish yellow ÎoanovÂŃuarryáÂNáchodáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ÎZOVSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone ochre to bluishgrey ÎzováÂŃuarryáÂUherskéÂHradištěáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ČÁSTKOVSKőÂDIOŇIT diorite greish green ČástkovÂŃuarryáÂŽumberkáÂChrudimáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ČEDIČÂDUÎIČNÁ basalt dark grey to black DubičnáÂŃuarryáÂLitoměřiceáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ČEDIČÂSOUTĚSKY basalt dark grey SoutěskyÂŃuarryáÂDěčínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ČEŇVENSKÁÂŽULÍáÂVLČKOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey VlčkoviceÂŃuarryáÂKlatovyáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ČESKOKÍMENICKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone ochre to rusty brownish HorníÂKameniceÂŃuarryáÂDěčínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
DOLNOÎŘEZINECKÁÂŽULÍáÂSVĚTELSKÁÂŽULÍ granite light yellow, bluegrey HorkaÂŃuarryáÂHavlíčkůvÂÎrodáÂCzechÂŇepublic SIST EN 12440:2018
DUÎENECKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone creamy white with rusty colouration DubenecÂŃuarryáÂLanováÂTrutnováÂCzechÂŇepublic
DŽÎÁNSKÁÂOPUKÍ marly chert, sandy marl whitish TřebocÂŃuarryáÂMutějoviceáÂŇakovníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
HÍVLOVICKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone creamy
HLINECKÁÂŽULÍáÂSKUTEČSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluegrey MatulaÂŃuarryáÂHlinskoáÂHavlíčkůvÂÎrodáÂCzechÂŇepublic
HOŘICKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light greywhite to yellow PodhorníÂÚjezdÂŃuarryáÂJičínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
HOŇNODVOŇECKÁÂŽULÍ granite yellow to light grey Horní DvorceÂŃuarryáÂZahrádkyáÂJindřichůvÂHradecáÂCzechÂRepublic
HUDČICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey to dark grey HudčiceÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
HUDČICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey to dark grey VševilyÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KÍMENSKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey, rusty pigmented KamennáÂŃuarryáÂTřebíčáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOCÎEŘSKőÂPÍSKOVECáÂKŇÁLOVEDVOŇSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone white and yellow KocbeřeÂŃuarryáÂTrutnováÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOPANINSKÁ OPUKA marly chert yellow, gold yellow PředníÂKopaninaÂŃuarryáÂPrahaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOPANINSKÁ OPUKA - MYDLÁK marly chert yellow PředníÂKopaninaÂŃuarryáÂPrahaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOZÁŇOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey to bluegrey Kozárovice I - SoukupÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOZÁŇOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey to bluegrey Kozárovice II - V lištíÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOZÁŇOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey to bluegrey KozároviceÂFenrisÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
KOZÁŇOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey to bluegrey VachatovkaÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
LIÎEŇECKÁÂŽULÍ granite pink grey HraničnáÂŃuarryáÂLiberecáÂCzechÂŇepublic
LIÎEŇECKÁÂŽULÍ granite pink grey Ruprechtice Quarry, Liberec, Czech Republic
LIÎNÍVSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone yellow to ochre Libná Quarry, Náchod, Czech Republic
LIPNICKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish light grey Kopaniny Quarry, DolníÂMěsto-ÎřezekáÂHavlíčkůvÂÎrodáÂCzechÂRepublic
LIPOVSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone pure white Lipová-lázněÂŃuarryáÂJeseníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
LIPOVSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone light and dark grey to black Horní Lipová Quarry, Jeseník, Czech Republic
MÍLETÍNSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone white, grey, yellow KubitschkůvÂŃuarryáŠumperkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
MORAVSKOSLEZSKÁ DROBA greywacke light grey, greenish
DomašovÂŃuarryáÂOlomoucáÂCzechÂŇepublic
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE shale dark grey to black
DomašovÂŃuarryáÂOlomoucáÂCzechÂRepublic
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE shale dark grey to black
Jívová-Dolany Quarry, Olomouc, Czech Republic
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE shale grey to greyblack ŇadimÂMineáÂSvatoňoviceáÂOpavaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE shale light grey to dark grey ŽlutýÂkvětÂMineáÂČermnááÂOpavaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE shale grey to greyblack SIST EN 12440:2018
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE schale dark grey, black StaréÂOldřůvkyÂMineáÂÎudišovÂnadÂÎudišovkouáÂOpavaá Czech Republic
MOŇÍVSKOSLEZSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE schale dark grey, black SvatoňoviceÂMineáÂOpavaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
MŇÁKOTÍNSKÁÂŽULÍÂ granite white to yellowish grey Mrákotín Quarry, Jihlava, Czech Republic
MŇÁKOTÍNSKÁÂŽULÍÂ granite white to yellowish grey Mrákotín I. Quarry, Jihlava, Czech Republic
MŇÍMOŇÂJESENNő calcitic dolomite to dolomite white with light grey strip Jesenný – Skalka Quarry, Semily, Czech Republic
MŠENSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light grey to ochre and yellow VrbiceÂMšené-lázněÂŃuarryáÂLitoměřiceáÂCzechÂRepublic
MYSLETICKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluegrey, yellowgrey Mysletice Quarry, Jihlava, Czech Republic
NEČÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ diorite light grey NečínÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
NEHODIVSKőÂMŇÍMOŇáÂNEPOMUCKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone white with grey to black strips Nehodiv Quarry, Klatovy, Czech Republic
PÍVLOVSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish light grey PavlovÂŃuarryáÂHavlíčkůvÂÎrodáÂCzechÂŇepublic
PÍSKOVECÂÎYSTŘIČKÍ sandstone yellow ÎystřičkaÂŃuarryáÂVsetínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
POŽÁŇSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish light grey Ve vrchu Quarry, ProcečniceáÂÎenešováÂCzechÂŇepublic
PŇOSETÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey ProsetínÂŃuarryáÂHavlíčkůvÂÎrodáÂCzechÂŇepublic
PŘIÎYLOVSKÁÂOPUKÍ marly chert greywhite to greyyellow PřibylovÂŃuarryáÂChrudimáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ŇOŽÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish grey ŇoanyÂŃuarryáÂDěčínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ŘÁSENSKÁÂŽULÍ granite white grey ŘásnáÂŃuarryáÂJihlavaáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ŘÍČÍNSKÁÂŽULÍáÂŽEŇNOVSKÁÂŽULÍá granite bluish to pinkish grey ŽernovkaÂŃuarryáÂPraha-východ, Czech Republic
SEDLČÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish grey to dark grey VápeniceÂIäáÂIIäÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SEDLČÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish grey to dark grey VrchotovyÂJanoviceÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SEDLČÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish grey to dark grey DeštnoÂŃuarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SEDLČÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish grey to dark grey SolopyskyÂquarryáÂPříbramáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SKUTEČSKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey blue CtětínÂŃuarryáÂChrudimáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SLÍTINSKÁÂŽULÍáÂÎLÍTENSKÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Slatina Quarry, Klatovy, Czech Republic
SLEZSKÁ SVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey NovýÂlomÂŃuarryáÂČervenáÂVodaáÂJeseníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey PetrovÂŃuarryáÂŽulovááÂJeseníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey HuttungÂŃuarryáÂŽulovááÂJeseníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Lom pod Zelenou horou Quarry, Vápenná, Jeseník, Czech Republic
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey ŽulováÂIVäÂŃuarryáÂŽulovááÂJeseníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey SIST EN 12440:2018
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Ehrlich Vápenná Quarry, Jeseník, Czech Republic
SLEZSKÁÂSVĚTLÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey JašekÂŃuarryáÂDolníÂSkorošiceáÂJeseníkáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SLIVENECKőÂMŇÍMOŇáÂŇOUGEÂÍNTIŃUE limestone pink to red Cikánka Quarry, Slivenec, Praha, Czech Republic
SNĚŽNÍKOVSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone white with green, brown and pink strips, greyblue Dolní Morava Quarry, Ústí nad Orlicí, Czech Republic
SUCHOMÍSTSKőÂMŇÍMOŇáÂTMÍŇSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone red to brownish red ČervenýÂŃuarryáÂSuchomastyáÂÎerounáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SUMŇÍKOVSKÁÂŽULÍáÂMŇÁKOTÍNSKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluegrey to yellow SumrakovÂŃuarryáÂJindřichůvÂHradecáÂCzechÂŇepublic
SUPÍKOVICKőÂMŇÍMOŇáÂSLEZSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone grey, greywhite, white with grey and brown strips Supíkovice Quarry, Jeseník, Czech Republic
ŠLUKNOVSKőÂSYENIT dolerite dark grey, green-grey ŇoanyÂŃuarryáÂDěčínáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ŠTĚNOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey to light yellowish NebílovskýÂÎorekÂŃuarryáÂPlzeň-městoáÂCzechÂŇepublic
TEPELSKőÂTŇÍCHYTáÂHEŘMÍNOVSKőÂTŇÍCHYT trachyte white grey to yellowish Štenská Quarry, Cheb, Czech Republic
TĚŠÍNSKőÂPÍSKOVECáÂGODULSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light green, green-blue ŘekaÂŃuarryáÂFrýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
TĚŠÍNSKőÂPÍSKOVECáÂGODULSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone greenish, bluish ŘekaÂ- Guty Quarry, Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
TISSKÁÂŽULÍ granite dark grey to bluegrey TisÂuÂÎlatnaÂŃuarryáÂPlzeň-sever, Czech Republic
TŇUTNOVSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone red to red-brown to pink Lány Quarry, Trutnov, Czech Republic
TUŽICKÁÂŽULÍ granite light blue TuiceÂŃuarryáÂPlzeň-sever, Czech Republic
VÍHLOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish grey VahloviceÂŃuarryáÂStříoviceáÂStrakoniceáÂCzechÂŇepublic
VÍHLOVICKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey VahloviceÂIÂŃuarryáÂStříoviceáÂStrakonice, Czech Republic
VELENOVSKÁÂŽULÍ granite grey DefurovyÂLaanyÂŃuarryáÂKlatovyáÂCzechÂŇepublic
VELENOVSKÁÂŽULÍ granite light grey Velenovy Quarry, Klatovy, Czech Republic
VEPICKÁÂŽULÍ granite bluish dark grey Vepice Quarry, Písek, Czech Republic
VYHNÁNOVSKőÂPÍSKOVECáÂKŇÁLOVEDVOŇSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone white to yellow-ochre to redbrown Vyhnánov Quarry, Trutnov, Czech Republic
VYŠEHOŘOVICKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone light grey to greyishgreen with rusty pigment VyšehořoviceÂŃuarryáÂPraha-východ, Czech Republic
ZÁMĚLSKőÂPÍSKOVEC sandstone green ZámělÂŃuarryáÂŇychnovÂnadÂKněnouáÂCzechÂŇepublic
ZÎUZÍNSKőÂMŇÍMOŇ limestone greenish to brownish grey Mramorka Quarry, Zbuzany, Praha-západ, Czech Republic
ŽELEZNOÎŇODSKÁÂÎŘIDLICE phyllite light greygreen HaratinaÂŃuarryáÂÎratříkováÂJablonecÂnadÂNisouáÂCzechÂŇepublic
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The EN 12440:2017 standard, specifically referenced as SIST EN 12440:2018, provides a comprehensive framework for the denomination criteria of natural stone, covering all phases from raw materials to finished products. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of natural stone as it ensures consistency and clarity in the identification and classification of various stone types. One of the primary strengths of this standard is its thorough approach to establishing clear criteria for the designation of natural stone. By addressing both the properties of the raw materials and the specifications required for finished products, EN 12440:2017 facilitates a deeper understanding of natural stone characteristics. This clarity helps in avoiding confusion and misrepresentation, which is vital in the competitive natural stone market. The relevance of EN 12440:2017 extends beyond mere classification; it fosters transparency and trust among stakeholders involved in the natural stone industry. With standardized criteria, consumers can make informed decisions, enhancing confidence in the products they purchase. Additionally, for those involved in international trade, compliance with EN 12440:2017 can ease the export and import processes, as it aligns with broader European standards. Furthermore, the document emphasizes the importance of sustainability and responsible sourcing of natural stone. By standardizing the denomination criteria, it encourages ethical practices in extraction and processing, which is essential for long-term environmental stewardship. In summary, EN 12440:2017 (SIST EN 12440:2018) is a pivotal standard that not only streamlines the approach to natural stone designation but also underlines critical industry practices regarding sustainability and consumer trust. Its comprehensive criteria make it an indispensable reference for anyone involved with natural stone products.
SIST EN 12440:2018は、天然石の命名基準を確立するためのヨーロッパ標準であり、その範囲は原材料から完成品に至るまでの天然石の指定基準を定義しています。この標準は、天然石業界において非常に重要であり、材料選択や製品特性に関する明確なガイドラインを提供します。 この標準の強みは、国際的な天然石の名称付けに関する一貫性を保証する点にあります。これにより、世界中の製造業者や消費者が、天然石の品質を容易に比較でき、適切な選択が可能となります。また、業界全体における透明性を高め、顧客に対する信頼性を向上させる役割も果たします。 SIST EN 12440:2018は、天然石の用途に応じた正確な情報を提供するため、各種の物理的特性や美的要素に関する詳細な評価も含まれています。このような包括的なアプローチは、製品の品質管理やマーケティング戦略においても重要な資源となります。さらに、環境への配慮が重要視される現在において、天然石の持続可能な利用を促進する上でも、この標準が果たす役割は大きいです。 従って、SIST EN 12440:2018は、天然石の業界における基準としての位置付けを持ち、その適用は非常にRelevantであり、業界の発展に寄与することが期待されます。
Die Norm EN 12440:2017, auch bekannt als die "Bezeichnungskriterien für Naturstein", bietet einen klaren und verständlichen Rahmen für die Klassifizierung von Naturstein, der sowohl den Rohstoff als auch die fertigen Produkte umfasst. Diese europäische Norm ist von großer Bedeutung, da sie einheitliche Kriterien für die Benennung und Identifizierung von Naturstein festlegt und somit die Transparenz und Konsistenz innerhalb der Branche fördert. Ein wesentlicher Stärke dieser Norm ist ihre umfassende Abdeckung. Sie definiert präzise die Bezeichnungskriterien, die anwendbar sind, um eine qualitativ hochwertige Kommunikation zwischen Herstellern, Händlern und Endverbrauchern zu gewährleisten. Darüber hinaus wird die Wichtigkeit von spezifischen Eigenschaften und Merkmalen des Natursteins hervorgehoben, die für eine korrekte Benennung erforderlich sind. Die Norm taxiert verschiedene Natursteinarten und unterstützt die Akteure der Branche dabei, sich an die geltenden Standards zu halten, was letztlich zur Verbesserung der Qualität und Standards in der Natursteinverarbeitung beiträgt. Ein weiterer relevanter Aspekt der EN 12440:2017 ist ihre Relevanz in einem globalen Markt. Da Naturstein international gehandelt wird, ist die Standardisierung von Nomenklaturen für Export- und Importgeschäfte unerlässlich. Diese Norm hilft, Missverständnisse zu vermeiden und die Akzeptanz von Natursteinprodukten in verschiedenen Ländern zu steigern. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die Norm EN 12440:2017 nicht nur die Bezeichnungskriterien für Naturstein vereinheitlicht, sondern auch zur Qualitätssicherung in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette beiträgt. Ihre Implementierung richtet sich an alle Beteiligten des Natursteinmarkts, von Rohstofflieferanten bis hin zu Endverbrauchern, und stellt sicher, dass alle Akteure mit identischen Maßstäben arbeiten.
La norme EN 12440:2017, intitulée "Natural stone - Denomination criteria", joue un rôle essentiel dans le domaine de la pierre naturelle en établissant des critères de désignation qui s'appliquent depuis la matière première jusqu'aux produits finis. Cette norme européenne, désormais référencée sous le document SIST EN 12440:2018, se distingue par sa portée exhaustive qui couvre tous les aspects liés à la classification et à l'identification des pierres naturelles. L'un des points forts de la norme EN 12440:2017 est sa capacité à uniformiser la terminologie utilisée dans l'industrie de la pierre naturelle. Cela favorise une compréhension commune entre les différents acteurs du secteur, qu'il s'agisse de producteurs, de distributeurs ou de consommateurs. En établissant des critères clairs pour la dénomination des pierres, la norme contribue également à une meilleure transparence et à une confiance accrue dans les produits commercialisés. De plus, la norme reconnaît l'importance de l'authenticité et de la provenance des matériaux, ce qui est particulièrement pertinent dans un marché où la durabilité et la responsabilité environnementale prennent une place de plus en plus centrale. En fournissant un cadre de référence pour l'identification et la classification, EN 12440:2017 permet aux parties prenantes de prendre des décisions éclairées lors de l'achat ou de l'utilisation de pierres naturelles. La pertinence de cette norme s'étend également au-delà de l'industrie, car elle permet aux consommateurs finaux d'accéder à des informations fiables et précises sur les produits qu'ils choisissent. En fin de compte, la norme EN 12440:2017 constitue un outil indispensable pour garantir la qualité et la cohérence dans le secteur de la pierre naturelle, renforçant ainsi sa crédibilité sur le marché.
EN 12440:2017은 자연석의 명명 기준에 대한 유럽 표준으로, 원자재에서 최종 제품에 이르기까지 자연석의 지정 기준을 설정하는 중요한 문서입니다. 이 표준은 자연석 산업의 품질을 보장하고, 명확한 언어와 일관된 기준을 통해 업계의 통일성을 촉진하는 데 기여합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 체계적인 명명 절차를 통해 자연석의 다양한 유형을 정확하게 식별하고 분류할 수 있도록 하고 있다는 점입니다. 이는 소비자가 인식할 수 있는 명확한 정보를 제공하며, 제조업체와 유통업체가 올바른 제품을 공급하는 데 도움을 줍니다. 또한, EN 12440:2017은 국제 시장에서도 통용될 수 있는 기준을 제시함으로써, 유럽 및 글로벌 거래에서의 신뢰성을 높입니다. EN 12440:2017의 적용 범위는 자연석의 특성과 생산 과정뿐만 아니라 물리적, 화학적 성질까지 포괄합니다. 이는 제품의 품질을 명확히 보장하고, 소비자의 요구를 충족시키는 데 기여합니다. 이렇게 서술된 명명 기준은 제조업체가 자신들의 제품을 시장에 더욱 효과적으로 홍보할 수 있는 기반을 마련해 줍니다. 결론적으로, EN 12440:2017은 자연석 산업에서 매우 중요한 기준을 제공하며, 명확하고 일관된 기준을 통해 모든 이해당사자가 이익을 볼 수 있도록 합니다. 이 표준은 지속 가능한 자연석 사용과 품질 관리를 위한 중추적인 역할을 수행합니다.
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