CPR Cable Certification: What’s Changed and How to Choose a Safe Cable
Since 2017, all cable and wire products used in construction have been subject to Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011, better known as the CPR (Construction Products Regulation).
This document defines the fire safety requirements for building materials, including electrical cables, and establishes uniform criteria for classification by reaction to fire.
Simply put, it is the CPR that determines which cable can be used in buildings and which cannot.
Cable classification according to CPR: what do the markings mean
The CPR cable certification system divides products into several main classes according to combustion, smoke production and toxicity:
Cca – cable with limited flame spread, minimal smoke and low acidity of gases;
B2ca – increased fire resistance and the lowest toxic emissions;
Dca is the basic class, permissible only for auxiliary or low-responsibility facilities.
In addition to the main class, subclasses are added that specify the characteristics of the cable:
s1, s2, s3 – smoke level (s1 is the best indicator);
d0, d1, d2 – formation of burning drops (d0 – no drops);
a1, a2, a3 – acidity of gases during combustion (a1 is the lowest acidity).
The combination Cca-s1,d1,a1 is considered the “gold standard” of fire safety.
Such fire-resistant cables are recommended for schools, hospitals, kindergartens, residential complexes, office and shopping centers – that is, wherever human safety and minimal risk of ignition are important.
How is the cable class confirmed according to EN 50575
The cable class is determined by independent laboratories in accordance with the European standard EN 50575.
After testing, the manufacturer receives a Declaration of Performance (DoP), and the cable itself is marked with the CE mark (Conformité Européenne).
CE marking is not just a label. It confirms that the cable meets the basic EU requirements for safety, human health and environmental friendliness.
Products with such marking can be freely sold in the countries of the European Economic Area, which is especially important for manufacturers and exporters.
CPR2 – new requirements from 2025
An updated version of the regulation – CPR2, which takes into account modern requirements for sustainable production, ecology and digital transparency, comes into force from January 2025.
Main changes:
Environmental friendliness. The full life cycle of the product is assessed – from production to disposal.
Digital declaration (DoP). Documents should be available online via QR code or official European register.
Transparency of responsibility. Clear division of roles between manufacturer, distributor and importer.
Updated marking. Labels become multilingual and contain more technical parameters.
A single EU CPR database is also being created, where all declarations of performance will be collected.
The market is gradually moving to full digital traceability of cable products, which means that only companies that can guarantee compliance, transparency and quality control will remain.
Europan Cable: compliance with standards today and tomorrow
The manufacturer Europan Cable has already been certified according to the current version of CPR EN 50575.
Each batch of cable products is accompanied by a declaration of performance, has CE marking and is allowed for official use in the EU.
The company operates an ISO quality management system, and its own laboratory controls the combustion performance, smoke generation and mechanical properties of cables.
This ensures the stability of characteristics and customer confidence in the safety of the products.
Advantages of using Europan Cable cables certified by CPR
Full compliance with the requirements of CPR EN 50575;
Unhindered export to EU countries;
Advantage in international tenders and projects;
Fire safety of facilities of any scale;
Guaranteed durability and stability of parameters.
Europan Cable is a cable product that meets the requirements of tomorrow today.
Reliable, safe, certified by CPR EN 50575 and ready for the new era of CPR2.
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