EN 1504-8:2016
(Main)Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Definitions, requirements, quality control and AVCP - Part 8: Quality control and Assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP)
General Information
- Abstract
This Part of EN 1504 specifies procedures for sampling, quality control, assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) including marking and labelling of products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete according to EN 1504 2 to EN 1504-7.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-May-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 104/SC 8/WG 2 - Repair
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Jul-2022
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
Overview - EN 1504-8:2016 (AVCP & Quality Control for Concrete Repair)
EN 1504-8:2016 is the CEN European standard that specifies procedures for sampling, quality control, assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) and for marking and labelling of products and systems used for the protection and repair of concrete structures. It applies to products covered by EN 1504-2 to EN 1504-7 and aligns terminology and conformity procedures with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR, EU No. 305/2011).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and linkage: Covers AVCP and factory quality control for surface protection, repair mortars, structural bonding, injection materials, anchoring and corrosion protection as referenced in EN 1504-2 to EN 1504-7.
- Sampling: Procedures to ensure representative, homogeneous samples; clear labelling and record keeping for source, batch, date, quantity and sampler.
- Type testing (product-type determination): Initial and repeat testing requirements for declared essential characteristics; allowance for previously performed tests or component data when appropriate.
- Factory Production Control (FPC): Manufacturer responsibilities for ongoing FPC, product assessment and documentation to ensure constancy of performance.
- Assessment & AVCP systems: Defines roles of manufacturers, notified bodies and testing laboratories under different AVCP systems (referenced systems include 1+, 1, 2+, 3); includes provisions on shared third‑party test results and family/grouping of products for assessment.
- Record retention: Test reports and documentation must be retained (test reports at least 10 years after last production).
- Marking and labelling: Requirements to support Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking where applicable.
Practical applications and users
Who benefits from using EN 1504-8:
- Manufacturers of concrete protection and repair products - to set up compliant FPC, sampling regimes and DoP evidence.
- Testing laboratories and notified product certification bodies - for type testing, reporting and conformity assessment tasks under AVCP.
- Specifiers and engineers - to verify product documentation and CE/DoP claims when selecting repair and protection systems.
- Contractors and site QA staff - to follow sampling, labelling and on-site quality control procedures.
- Authorities and procurement - to assess compliance with CPR and national implementation.
Practical outcomes: consistent product quality, validated performance claims, traceable sampling and test records, and compliant CE/DoP labelling for repair/protection products.
Related standards
- EN 1504-1 (Definitions) and EN 1504-2 to EN 1504-7 (product-specific parts)
- EN 1504-9 and EN 1504-10 (general principles and site application/quality control)
Keywords: EN 1504-8:2016, AVCP, quality control, concrete repair, Factory Production Control, sampling, Declaration of Performance, CE marking.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1504-8:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Definitions, requirements, quality control and AVCP - Part 8: Quality control and Assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP)". This standard covers: This Part of EN 1504 specifies procedures for sampling, quality control, assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) including marking and labelling of products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete according to EN 1504 2 to EN 1504-7.
This Part of EN 1504 specifies procedures for sampling, quality control, assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) including marking and labelling of products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete according to EN 1504 2 to EN 1504-7.
EN 1504-8:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1504-8:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1504-8:2004, EN 1504-6:2006, EN 1504-7:2006, EN 1504-3:2005, EN 1504-1:2005, EN 1504-5:2013, EN 12190:1998, EN ISO 12696:2022, EN 14879-1:2005, EN 1542:1999, EN ISO 12696:2016, EN 1504-2:2004, EN ISO 12696:2012, EN 15275:2007, EN 1504-10:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1504-8:2016 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/128. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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