SIST EN 206:2013+A1:2016/kprA2:2020

Overview

EN 206:2013+A1:2016/FprA2 is a CEN draft amendment that clarifies conformity assessment guidance for concrete production and updates the status of Annex C. The amendment refines the European foreword, revises Clause 10.2 on assessment, surveillance and certification of production control, and changes Annex C from a normative to an informative annex providing guidance.

This document supports consistent implementation of the European standard for concrete specification, performance, production and conformity, and is intended for producers, inspection bodies, certification bodies and specifiers across CEN member states.

Key Topics

• Clarified conformity guidance: Amendment 2 makes explicit that requirements for assessment, surveillance and certification of production control are established in contracts or by provisions valid at the place of use. Annex C is identified as guidance rather than a mandatory set of provisions.

• Clause 10.2 revised: The original prescriptive text requiring assessment and certification by accredited bodies is replaced with a statement that such requirements can be found in contracts and local provisions, and that Annex C contains guidance on assessment.

• Annex C status change: The annex heading is changed from (normative) to (informative), indicating its content offers recommended practices and interpretation rather than mandatory rules.

• European foreword update: The foreword is amended to state that Amendment 2 clarifies guidance for conformity assessment in Clause 10.2 and corrects Annex C's status.

Applications

• For concrete producers: Use this amendment to review and align production control processes and quality management with contractual and national conformity requirements. Annex C can be used as practical guidance for internal assessment.

• For inspection and certification bodies: Treat Annex C as informative guidance when advising clients or developing assessment protocols; verify contractual and national provisions that trigger formal assessment or certification.

• For specifiers and clients: Confirm which assessment, surveillance or certification requirements apply in the place of use and reference Annex C for interpretation and best-practice approaches.

• For contract administrators: Ensure contracts clearly state whether accredited assessment and certification of production control are required and reference the appropriate provisions of EN 206 and national regulations.

Related Standards

• EN 206 (base standard) - Concrete: specification, performance, production and conformity
• National implementations and translations of EN 206 and its amendments

For practical compliance, stakeholders should consult the full EN 206 text, the prA2 amendment wording, and any national regulations or contractual clauses that define mandatory assessment and certification requirements. Annex C remains a valuable resource for guidance on production control assessment and surveillance.