CSI product performance certifications

Reusable Products Certification

CSI has developed a new certification scheme aimed at all those products intended to be reused several times during their life, assessing the maintenance of performance through specific laboratory tests such as resistance to product wear and, if relevant, verification of suitability for food contact in repeated contact mode.

The scheme is in fact aimed at all those products that fall under Legislative Decree 196/21, implementation of Directive 2019/904/EU "on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment", (so-called SUP Directive) aimed at preventing and combating the phenomenon of "marine littering".

In order to obtain the "Reusable" label, the manufacturer must ensure that the following conditions of suitability are met under the conditions of its intended use:

  • reusability must be an intentional goal;
  • the design must allow a given number of washes/transfers or rotations to be completed under the conditions of its normally foreseeable use;

for packaging

  • the packaging shall be capable of being successfully repacked in accordance with the requirements of Appendix B of EN 13429;
  • the packaging can be filled/loaded;
  • a suitable system shall be available in markets where the filler is responsible for placing the packaged product;
  • it must comply with the requirements listed in points 5.1 and 5.2 of standard EN 13429.

High Performance Bag Certification

CSI issues the "High Performance Bag" product certification: a unique and innovative certification at European level, which introduces the concept of quality, in terms of performance, of bags based on their compliance with the specific applicable standards.

The evaluation criteria, depending on the type of product, concern shape, size, volume and above all the requirements (resistance to static, dynamic and tensile loads) that the bags must meet in order to perform adequately for their intended use.
The latter characteristics are increasingly requested by users of bags (e.g. shoppers), starting from large and medium-sized retailers, who are attentive both to the environmental requirements of such packaging and to its quality performance.
It is precisely the performance guarantees offered to users by this new brand that give manufacturers the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage and enhance the value of their products on the market.

The types of products considered concern both compostable and non compostable materials, for the transport of goods distributed to retailers and for waste collection.
The certifiable products are:

  • shoulder bags (shoppers) made of biodegradable and compostable flexible thermoplastic film for the transport of retail goods (UNI 11415)
  • plastic sacks for household waste collection and biodegradable and compostable bags for the collection of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste, hereinafter referred to as MSW - Municipal Solid Waste (EN 13592)
  • paper sacks for household waste collection (EN 13593).


Certification of window and door accessories

CSI has developed a scheme for the voluntary certification of a wide range of window accessories.

This scheme is currently designed for

  • Padlocks and padlock fittings (EN 12320)
  • Cylinder locks (EN 1303)
  • Mechatronic padlocks (EN 16864)
  • Mechatronic cylinders (EN 15684)
  • Mechanically operated locks (EN 12209)
  • Electromechanically operated locks (EN 14846).

Laboratory tests are carried out on these accessories according to the relevant technical standards in order to assess the conformity of the product in terms of process controls, components used. In addition, for high-performance products, over-testing against the classification dictated by the standard is also verified.

To obtain this certification, manufacturers submit their products to more stringent tests than those required by both the CE marking (mandatory by law for some accessories) and the reference standard, obtaining a certificate issued by a third-party body such as CSI, with a classification consisting of figures higher than the standard itself.

 

Building and Glass for Construction Industry Certification


It is a certification for three categories of products for the building and construction industry:

  • insulating glass units (EN 1279);
  • thermally treated glass - tempered and hardened - (EN 12150 and EN 1863);
  • laminated glass (EN 12543 and EN 14449).

Products that obtain this certification are able to guarantee the maintenance of very high quality as they are subjected to strict and frequent controls.

The reference standards used are the same as those applicable to CE certification, against which they have additional requirements for certain process parameters, which allow for higher performance.

For information on the validity of certificates write to prodotto@csi-spa.com.

Certification of Fire Doors and Closing Elements

It is a certification for doors and other closing elements that assesses the fire resistance of these products according to national and international reference standards.

The products that obtain this certification are able to guarantee the maintenance of very high quality standards over time thanks to the controls carried out that also comply with the regulations in force in Italy.

In addition to fire resistance characteristics through laboratory tests, specific aspects such as, for example, the absence of architectural barriers are also checked:

  • supply of materials,
  • product identification and traceability,
  • checks on the production process,
  • checks on final products,
  • complaints,
  • technical documentation of the product, semi-finished products and components.

 

 Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Tool to enhance the agri-food and forestry sectors, increasing market confidence... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company... CSI brand is valuable tool to enhance your brand and distinguish your products on the market, as an epitome of safety and quality. CSI brand assures that the product, before it reaches the market, has been subjected to all the needed test to verify the compliance to the standards’ requirements by a third-party body. CSI brand means also safeguard for the makers in terms of protection for damage caused by a defected product. Product certified by CSI are easily exportable, because of the relationship and the support of other European and international certification bodies.