ACRS Product Certification was developed to meet the needs of users of steel construction products manufactured to Australian and New Zealand Standards. Since commencing operations in 2000, ACRS has acquired extensive experience in designing and operating certification schemes to meet the needs of the construction industry.
ACRS' product certification covers processing of raw materials, the manufacture of steel and construction products, and for steel reinforcing materials and welded steel beams the transformation of the incoming steel into the finished form compliant with relevant Standards.
The control of these elements is incorporated into the requirements of the ACRS Scheme Rules. These Rules are centred around the essential elements of the quality management system combined with additional requirements on process control and product testing as agreed by all relevant sectors of industry. ACRS product certification ensures consistent product conformity to the requirements of the appropriate Standards.
ACRS product certification is therefore comprehensive in its requirements, providing for:
The ACRS approved Processor, Fabricator, or Supplier is the link between the steel producer and the construction site.
ACRS approval of a reinforcement Processor, or Fabricator ensures that:
All ACRS approved material is labelled and supplied with the necessary electronic or paper documentation to enable the products to be traced. This comprises the ACRS mark and the manufacturer’s unique identification mark, as shown on the ACRS website.
It is not usually necessary to request a "Supplier's declaration of conformity" from an ACRS approved Processor, or Fabricator, as the ACRS Product Scheme is designed to provide the necessary assurance of materials conformity to Scheme Standards.
However, if the need does arise, then the following information should be checked: