During audits, Notified Bodies frequently find:
Even with EN 17168 certification, micro-grooved floors require specific installation: en 17168
Manufacturers cannot self-declare compliance. A Notified Body (third-party testing lab) must witness or perform the following tests: During audits, Notified Bodies frequently find:
To determine if a product must comply with EN 17168, the manufacturer must verify two things: Products explicitly excluded from EN 17168:
Products explicitly excluded from EN 17168:
If a product claims to be a "micro-beveled" or "micro-scraped" laminate floor, it should ideally be tested against EN 17168.
