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- EN 12440: A necessary review of the denomination criteria standard to elevate EU natural stone in a digital and sustainable marketPublication . Alves, Raquel; Carvalho, Cristina Isabel Paulo; Carvalho, Jorge; Silva, António José Ferreira da; Magalhães, Anabela; Rebola, Paula; Matias, Gina; Vinagre, Ana; Galego Lopes, Joaquim LuísABSTRACT: The European standard EN 12440, which regulates the denomination of natural stones, is a vital strategic asset for the industry's competitiveness. However, its effectiveness has long been compromised by ambiguous criteria and a slow revision process. As the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) make traceability and transparency mandatory, the shortcomings of the standard have become a critical liability. This paper presents a detailed analysis of EN 12440's deficiencies and, drawing on the work of a multidisciplinary technical group, outlines concrete proposals for its modernisation. The aim is to transform the standard into a robust and dynamic tool, enabling the natural stone sector to meet future regulatory, digital, and sustainability requirements.
- Natural Stones from EU - Denomination Criteria Standard: A ReviewPublication . Alves, Raquel; Carvalho, Cristina Isabel Paulo; Carvalho, Jorge; Silva, António José Ferreira da; Magalhães, Anabela; Rebola, Paula; Matias, Gina; Vinagre, Ana; Galego Lopes, Joaquim LuísABSTRACT: Harmonization is vital in the European Union. It is mainly applied to materials, processes, products and services. However, it is also crucial for other domains. An example of this is the denomination of natural stones. It is important that denomination meets strict criteria to promote natural stone Market, as well as their products in the imperative new “Construction Products Regulation (CPR)”. This was the purpose behind the development and recent revision of EN 12440. However, the important role that was intended for this standard in the natural stone sector was never fully achieved, due to the vague and unobjective way in which the denomination criteria were laid down. This review aims to analyse the standard, pointing out what needs to be harmonized, and to present concrete proposals for its improvement, so that the standard can fully perform its purpose.