The certification body is an accredited certification body by DAkkS according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013. The accreditation is only valid for the scope of accreditation listed in the certificate annex D-ZE-17639-01-00.
The scope includes the harmonized standards EN 12899-1, EN 12899-3 and EN 1423 as well as EAD 120001-01-01.06.
The German Institute for Building Technology (Deutsche Institut für Bautechnik, DIBt) has issued the notification of the certification body for the harmonized standards EN 12899-1, EN 12899-3 and EN 1423 as well as the EAD 120001-01-01.06 under the notification number 0913. The EAD is the successor document of the ETA Request No. 01.06/04 under the Construction Products Regulation.
Certification according to harmonized European standards
EN 12899-1 covers fixed, vertical road traffic signs including their supports. EN 12899-3 applies to delineator posts and their retroreflectors. EN 1423 standardizes the drop on materials for road markings, consisting of glass beads and translucent and opaque antiskid aggregates. EN 1423 standardizes the antiskid aggregates for road markings, consisting of glass beads and translucent and opaque grip agents. The EAD 120001-01-0106 covers microprismatic retroreflective sheetings for fixed, vertical road traffic signs.
You can download the certification body’s range of services here: [PDF]
You can download a compilation of information on the certification process here [PDF]. There you will find detailed information on how to apply, the certification process and explanations on the possibility of filing a complaint or objection against decisions and measures taken by StrAus-Zert.
Inspection of construction product manufacturers
To maintain certification by StrAus-Zert, the manufacturers of these construction products and their factory production control are inspected annually (EN 12899-1, EN 12899-3, EN 1423, EAD 120001-01-0106).
Inspection is also carried out for construction products according to the following harmonized standards: EN 12966 (variable message signs), EN 1317-5 (road restraint systems). Information on the monitoring process is also included in the download on certification above.
Certification according to national regulations
StrAus-Zert certifies specialist companies for work zone safety based on test results in accordance with national specifications. Quality standards must be met in all areas of work zone securing on roads.
In addition, StrAus-Zert carries out the certification of the qualification of companies that apply final road markings according to ZTV M 13.