Introduction. The article examines the importance of certification of road construction materials as one of the main tools for ensuring their quality.
Problems. The authors emphasize that the certificate of conformity is a key document that confirms that the products meet the established regulatory requirements. Product certification, which includes laboratory tests and control of the production process, ensures the objectivity of quality assessment.
The article describes in detail the stages of the certification process, from submitting an application to technical supervision of certified products. The role of certification bodies, which must be accredited by the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU), is emphasized separately, and their responsibility for the safety and quality of certified road construction materials is also noted.
The authors also draw attention to the problem of non-compliance with the quality standards of road construction products in Ukraine, which leads to road defects, such as cracks and subsidence, which can appear already a year after the road is put into operation. In this context, it is emphasized the need to strengthen the quality control of both produced in Ukraine and imported road construction materials.
The article also considers the issue of voluntary certification of road construction products, which is carried out at the initiative of the manufacturer or supplier, which is becoming more and more important in the conditions of tender procurement. At the same time, the lack of quality control of products sold through retail networks and the lack of effective quality control of imported road construction materials are emphasized.
Goal. The purpose of the article is a detailed analysis of European approaches to the certification of road construction products and the issues of their adaptation to domestic realities in order to ensure the fulfillment of the requirements of regulatory documents regarding the threshold quality indicators of these products and the stability of their maintenance in the production process.
Materials and methods. The article analyzes and summarizes regulatory requirements for the certification of road construction materials and products, as well as the main problems of implementing European procedures for assessing their conformity and domestic experience in ensuring the conformity of road construction products.
The results. Based on the results of the study, the authors suggest the introduction into domestic practice of the certification procedure for the production of road construction products, which would confirm the ability of the enterprise to stably manufacture high-quality products for a long time. The specified attestation should include an assessment of the technical capabilities of production, a check of product quality and its control system at all stages of the production of road construction materials and products.
Conclusions. In general, the article emphasizes the importance of certification of road construction products and attestation of their production in ensuring their proper quality, which is a prerequisite for ensuring the durability and safety of road infrastructure in Ukraine.
