> Preparing for the Construction Products Regulation CPR HSL Buxton UK 16 July 2013
Preparing for the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) – HSL, Buxton, UK (16 July 2013)
Thursday, 30 May 2013 at 1:17:PM
Markes International, in conjunction with the Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL), is holding an exclusive one-day seminar and workshop on the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
By the end of the day attendees will have a full understanding of what the CPR will require regarding the testing of VOC emissions from materials used indoors.
The seminar, at HSL, Buxton, Derbyshire, will include critical insights into the in-house screening of VOCs and how this data can be used in QC, R&D and product formulation. The day will also include information on the HSL proficiency testing scheme and a tour of their laboratory facilities.
The full agenda for the day is:
| 9:00 |
Registration and coffee |
| 9:30 |
Introduction, regulations, products and applications overview
Dr Caroline Widdowson, Markes International Ltd |
| 10:00 |
CPR: Analytical QA/QC requirements
Owen Butler, Health & Safety Laboratory |
| 10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 11:00 |
Watching paint dry can be interesting!
Steve Murray, Akzo Nobel |
| 11:30 |
The measurement of VOC emissions from resilient floorcoverings and their use in developing compliant products
David Cockhead, Quality and Compliance Adviser, Altro Flooring |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 |
Session 1 of 3 Rotating parallel workshop sessions:
- Accessories and consumables
James Williams, Markes International - Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor – practical aspects relating to the CPR
Dr Caroline Widdowson, Markes International - HSL proficiency testing scheme – practical aspects
Ian Pengelly and Neil Plant, HSL |
| 13:45 |
Workshop session 2 |
| 14:30 |
Workshop session 3 |
| 15:15 |
Closing remarks |
| 15:30 |
Tour of HSL laboratory facilities |
| 16:45 |
Close |
Should you wish to attend this event please contact Markes on +44(0)1443 230 935 or enquiries@markes.com