Declaration of Performance (DOP)
Official document attesting to a product’s performance characteristics for the EU market.
Who it’s for:
Manufacturers of construction products; exports >200 tonnes/year to EU markets.
Validity
Unlimited (unless there are changes)
Regulatory Framework
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About the document
The Declaration of Performance (DoP) confirms that a construction product meets its stated performance characteristics and the applicable harmonised European standards. It is mandatory for placing such products on the EU market.
Includes details of the manufacturer and the Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system.
Must reference the relevant European Technical Assessment (ETA) or the applicable harmonised standard (hEN).
Must be made available to competent authorities upon request—e.g., by the importer or market surveillance.

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Frequently asked questions
A DoP is mandatory for construction products covered by harmonised standards (hEN) or an ETA. For other goods, different documents apply (e.g., an EU Declaration of Conformity).
Yes—if the SKUs belong to the same product family and have identical characteristics across all relevant performance parameters.