What information does a product certificate provide?

Product certificates will communicate product and system information, including requirements and limitations. A product certificate is likely to include the following.

• Product description including its tradename(s), catalogue numbers, model identification, and indication of the different brand names that may be used.
• Product identification adequate for construction site identification.
• Product purpose or use.
• The specific performance clauses of the New Zealand Building Code against which the product claims compliance.
• The full contact details of the certificate holder.
• Scope of use of the product defining all uses and conditions for which the product is certified.
• Conditions or limitations of certification.
• The technical specification of the product, including detailed descriptions of all individual components and accessories required by the product that are supplied and/or specified by the certificate holder, and who is responsible for the supply of each item.
• Information on how to store, transport, design, install, use and maintain the product, including any necessary skills and training.
• The requirements of the building work into which the product is to be incorporated.
• Reference to any technical literature that forms part of the certificate.
• Critical inspection points.
• Mark of conformity.
• Product certificate number.
• Mark of the product certification accreditation body (JAS-ANZ).
• Name of the product certification body issuing the product certificate and its mark.
• Basis of the appraisal (tests used).
• Date of issue of the certificate.