CE-Certified Fiber Cement Board for Europe: What CPR Compliance Means for Your Project
Understanding CE marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation for fiber cement board. What ETA, DoP, and EN 12467 mean — and why they matter for specifiers.
CE marking and the Construction Products Regulation
When a building specifier, contractor, or distributor buys fiber cement board for use in European construction, CE marking is not optional — it is a legal requirement under the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR No. 305/2011).
CE marking on a construction product means:
- The product's performance has been assessed by an accredited third-party body
- A Declaration of Performance (DoP) has been issued
- The product meets the essential characteristics declared in the DoP
- The product can legally be placed on the EEA market
Without CE marking, a fiber cement board cannot be legally incorporated into a construction project in any EU/EEA member state. Specifiers should always request the CE certificate and DoP before accepting product from any supplier.
Terasun TSM certification overview
| Document | Reference | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| CE Certificate | 1023-CPR-1565 P | Accredited notified body |
| European Technical Assessment | ETA 24/0895 | ETA-issuing body |
| Declaration of Performance | TRS-20250610F | Terasun Europe (Auth. Rep.) |
| Environmental Product Declaration | EPD-IES-0018268 | IES (verified EPD) |
| Fire Test Report | FIRES-CR-284-25-AUPE | Fire test laboratory |
| Governing standard | EN 12467 | CEN |
What EN 12467 covers
EN 12467 is the harmonised European standard for flat fibre cement sheets. It defines:
- Mechanical properties: flexural strength (dry and wet), impact resistance
- Durability: moisture movement, freeze-thaw resistance
- Climate categories: Category A (high humidity and exterior) vs Category B
- Sheet dimensions and tolerances: length, width, thickness, squareness
- Fire reaction: classified per EN 13501-1
Terasun TSM is CE marked under EN 12467 and meets the requirements for Category A — the highest moisture and climate classification.
CE certificate and documentation for Terasun TSM fiber cement board
Understanding the Declaration of Performance
The DoP (TRS-20250610F) is the key document for specification. It declares the actual tested performance values for Terasun TSM 12 mm board:
| Essential characteristic | Declared performance |
|---|---|
| Flexural strength (dry) | Class 4 — EN 12467 |
| Flexural strength (wet) | Class 4 — EN 12467 |
| Moisture movement | Category A |
| Freeze-thaw resistance | Category A |
| Reaction to fire | Class A2–s1,d0 (non-combustible) |
| Declared weight | 9.96 kg/m² |
| Thickness | 12 mm |
The DoP declares performance for the specific product configuration tested. When using different thicknesses or formats, confirm with Terasun Europe that the declared performance remains applicable.
Why the ETA matters
The ETA 24/0895 extends the CE documentation beyond what EN 12467 requires. It provides:
- Additional assessed performance characteristics for specific applications
- Confirmation of intended use in facade, wet room, and fire protection applications
- A basis for use in national technical approvals in countries where these are required
- Reference documentation for structural and fire engineering calculations
For architects and structural engineers specifying fiber cement board in unusual or high-performance applications, the ETA is the definitive reference document.
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Sourcing CE-certified fiber cement board: what to check
When sourcing fiber cement board from any supplier, request:
- CE certificate — check that the certificate number, issuing body, and product description match the product supplied
- DoP — verify the declared performance values match your specification requirements
- ETA (if required for your application)
- Test reports — fire test report if fire resistance performance is claimed
- Country of manufacture — CE marking relates to product conformity, not origin; boards from China, Brazil, or Thailand can all be CE marked if properly assessed
A supplier unable to provide a CE certificate and current DoP on request should not be used for projects where CE compliance is required — which is all EU/EEA construction projects.
Authorised European Representative: what this means
For construction products manufactured outside the EU/EEA (such as Terasun TSM boards from China), the CPR requires an Authorised European Representative (AER) to be designated. The AER:
- Issues the DoP on behalf of the manufacturer
- Is responsible for CE marking compliance in the EU/EEA market
- Holds the technical file and makes it available to market surveillance authorities
- Is the legal point of contact for CPR obligations in the EU
Terasun Europe (Vantaa, Finland) is the officially appointed AER for Zhejiang Terasun Air Duct Co., Ltd. All CE documentation for Terasun TSM board is issued and maintained by Terasun Europe.
EPD: environmental documentation for green building
For projects seeking LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, or other sustainability certification, an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is increasingly required.
Terasun TSM holds EPD reference EPD-IES-0018268, covering:
- Global warming potential (GWP) — carbon footprint per m²
- Resource consumption and waste
- Material composition (confirming asbestos-free and REACH compliance)
- Lifecycle stages: raw materials extraction, manufacturing, transport
The EPD is verified by an independent third party and follows EN 15804 — the European standard for construction product EPDs.
Checklist for specifiers
- CE certificate: 1023-CPR-1565 P ✓
- ETA: 24/0895 ✓
- DoP: TRS-20250610F ✓
- EPD: EPD-IES-0018268 ✓
- Fire test: FIRES-CR-284-25-AUPE (E120/EI90/EW120) ✓
- Standard: EN 12467 ✓
- REACH compliance ✓
- Asbestos-free ✓
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Frequently asked questions
Is CE marking mandatory for fiber cement boards sold in Europe?
Yes. Under the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR No. 305/2011), construction products covered by a harmonised European standard must carry CE marking when placed on the EEA market. Fiber cement boards fall under EN 12467. Products without CE marking cannot legally be sold or incorporated into construction works in EU/EEA member states.
What is the difference between CE marking and ETA?
CE marking confirms that a product's performance has been assessed and declared in accordance with the CPR. EN 12467 is the harmonised standard for fiber cement boards — products conforming to it carry CE marking. An ETA (European Technical Assessment) is an additional document for products not fully covered by a harmonised standard, or where a manufacturer wants to declare additional performance characteristics. Terasun TSM has both CE marking (1023-CPR-1565 P) and ETA 24/0895.
What is a Declaration of Performance (DoP)?
The DoP is the formal document that the manufacturer (or authorised representative) issues to accompany CE-marked products. It states the declared performance values for all relevant essential characteristics. For Terasun TSM, the DoP reference is TRS-20250610F. Specifiers and building control authorities may request the DoP as proof of compliance.
Who is the Authorised European Representative for Terasun TSM?
Terasun Europe (Helsinki, Finland) is the officially appointed Authorised European Representative for Zhejiang Terasun Air Duct Co., Ltd. Terasun Europe is responsible for CE documentation, EU market compliance, and European customer support. Terasun Europe is not the manufacturer — products are manufactured in Zhejiang Province, China.