German buyers read the paperwork properly. That is good news for a supplier who has it, and a hard stop for one who does not.
What Germany asks for
A construction product covered by a harmonised European standard carries CE marking and comes with a Declaration of Performance, which states the exact classes the product achieved. Where no harmonised standard covers a product, Germany may also require a national approval. Send the DoP and the test report number, not a photo of a CE logo.
| What applies | CE marking under the European construction products rules |
|---|---|
| What you receive | A Declaration of Performance (DoP) |
| Who tests | A notified body, not the factory own lab |
| Typical fire standard | EN 13501 classification |
| Extra step to check | A national approval where no harmonised standard exists |
It names the classes. A certificate without stated performance answers nothing.
Not always required, but it moves a technical file faster.
Send the report number and be ready for questions about the tested build-up.
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