BS ISO 10144:2018,Steels for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete – Certification scheme for steel bars and wires.BS ISO 10144:2018 pdf free download here.
ISO 10144:2018 specifies rules for a certification scheme for continuous production of steel bars, rods and wires for the reinforcement of concrete structures in order to verify conformity with requirements specified in product standards, such as ISO 6935-1 and ISO 6935-2.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (IS0 10144: 1991),which has been technically revised.
The following changes have been made:
—the references to ISO/IEC standards have been updated;
— the scheme stages have been aligned with modern certification criteria;
—the sampling criteria have been clarified;
It includes requirements for the production process and management system assessment activities.
A product certification scheme for continuous production consists of the following stages:
— initial evaluation;
— review of evidence of conformity;
— certification decision and attestation;
— surveillance activities.
2 Normative reference
ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment -Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.
4.1 General
A signed certification agreement should be concluded before commencing the certification proces covering the product range requiring certification.
4. 2 Purpose
The purpose of product evaluation is to ensure that the manufacturer has the capability and resources to produce reinforcing steels in accordance with the requirements specified in the product standards.
4.3 Organization
The certification body provides assessment and impartial third-party attestation that the specified requirements have been achieved. Product certification shall be conducted by certification bodies meeting the requirements of ISO/EC 17065.