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Clay Brick Manufacturers' applications will initially be subject to a desktop audit for which there is an administrative charge of £299 plus VAT (as appropriate). Manufacturer applicants based outside of the UK and/or the European Union may be subject to a further, physical audit by our appointed and independent third-party auditors and for which an additional administrative fee will be charged.
Is your clay brick making business part of a group?*
Is it a PLC or independently owned?*

Declaration

Step 2

Submit evidence against the Business Specific, Critical Assessment Points (CAPs)

ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

What to submit: An up-to-date copy of the brickmaker’s current ISO 9001 certificate issued to them by a verifiable assessor and containing the awarding body’s seal. The date(s) for which the certificate is valid must be shown. It must be signed, and the certificate must apply to the firm making the application. There is no need to submit detailed documentation supporting this certificate, but the applicant’s supporting documentation, may be subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.

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BES 6001 enables construction product manufacturers to ensure and then prove that their products have been made with constituent materials that have been responsibly sourced. The standard describes a framework for the organisational governance, supply chain management and environmental and social aspects that must be addressed in order to ensure the responsible sourcing of construction products.

What to submit: An up-to-date copy of the brickmaker’s current BES 6001 certificate issued to them by a verifiable assessor and containing the awarding body’s seal. The date(s) for which the certificate is valid must be shown. It must be signed, and the certificate must apply to the firm making the application. There is no need to submit detailed documentation supporting this certificate, but the applicant’s supporting documentation, may be subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.*

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ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification, provides a framework for establishing energy management best practice. The standard enables organisations to establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, and consumption.

What to submit: An up-to-date copy of the brickmaker’s current ISO 50001 certificate issued to them by a verifiable assessor and containing the awarding body’s seal. The date(s) for which the certificate is valid must be shown. It must be signed, and the certificate must apply to the firm making the application. There is no need to submit detailed documentation supporting this certificate, but the applicant’s supporting documentation, may be subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.*

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ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. It maps out a framework that a company or organisation can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.

What to submit: An up-to-date copy of the brickmaker’s current ISO 14001 certificate issued to them by a verifiable assessor and containing the awarding body’s seal. The date(s) for which the certificate is valid must be shown. It must be signed, and the certificate must apply to the firm making the application. There is no need to submit detailed documentation supporting this certificate, but the applicant’s supporting documentation, may be subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.*

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ISO 45001 is an International Standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, with guidance for its use, to enable an organisation to proactively improve its OH&S performance in preventing injury and ill-health.

What to submit: An up-to-date copy of the brickmaker’s current ISO 45001 or OHSAS 18001 certificate issued to them by a verifiable assessor and containing the awarding body’s seal. The date(s) for which the certificate is valid must be shown. It must be signed, and the certificate must apply to the firm making the application. There is no need to submit detailed documentation supporting the certificate, but the applicant’s supporting documentation, may be subject to further audit should the need arise.

Should an applicant instead desire to submit confirmation of their commitment to the BCC’s H&S Pledge, then confirmation from the BCC in the form of a letter of confirmation of their commitment or a copy of their BCC certificate, will be required. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.

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Suitable policies should be in place to ensure employment processes comply with local and international law. Subjects that feature in the policy framework will include: hiring, remuneration, training, codes of conduct and periodic performance reviews.

What to submit: A copy of the brickmaker’s Employment Handbook and a copy of a typical contract of employment for individuals employed in the processes used in making bricks such as kiln operatives, plant operatives, drivers, equipment handlers and brickmakers will be required. If applicable, a copy of a standard service level agreement or contract for those individuals that are also engaged on a sub-contract basis, in any of these occupations will also be required. The applicant’s supporting documentation may be subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.

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A publicly available statement, which makes clear the organisation's commitment to safeguarding their operations and supply chain, from any form of modern slavery. This will include reasonable steps to verify supplier process and sourcing and suppliers' code of conduct.

What to submit: A copy of the brickmaker’s publicly facing statement and policy together with a copy of its internal procedures on how it is committed to combat modern slavery will be required. This information must be current. The applicant’s supporting documentation may be subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.

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Step 3

Submit evidence against the Product Specific, Critical Assessment Point (CAP)

I confirm all products to European Standard BS EN 771-1, including assessment and verification of constancy of performance

This is mandatory. All products will be CE/UKCA marked to evidence compliance with CPR and EN771-1 product standard.

What to submit: Product Declarations Certificates from a sample of no less than 5 types of the brickmakers’ clay brick, tile and paver products. If a firm does not produce any more than 5 types of product, then you should submit a declaration for every clay product you produce. You do not need to submit all declarations for all of the brickmaker’s products but the applicant’s product declaration for products that have not been submitted during the application process, may be called for and subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.*

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I confirm all products to European Standard BS EN 1344, including requirements and test methods.

(Should you wish to provide evidence on this category)

All products will be CE/UKCA marked to evidence compliance with CPR and product standard.*

What to submit: Product Declarations Certificates from a sample of no less than 5 types of the brickmakers’ clay brick, tile and paver products. If a firm does not produce any more than 5 types of product, then you should submit a declaration for every clay product you produce. You do not need to submit all declarations for all of the brickmaker’s products but the applicant’s product declaration for products that have not been submitted during the application process, may be called for and subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.

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I confirm all products to European Standard BS EN 1304, including product definitions and specifications.

(Should you wish to provide evidence on this category)

All products will be CE/UKCA marked to evidence compliance with CPR and product standard.

What to submit: Product Declarations Certificates from a sample of no less than 5 types of the brickmakers’ clay brick, tile and paver products. If a firm does not produce any more than 5 types of product, then you should submit a declaration for every clay product you produce. You do not need to submit all declarations for all of the brickmaker’s products but the applicant’s product declaration for products that have not been submitted during the application process, may be called for and subject to further audit should the need arise. Acceptable format if submitting electronically is as a ‘.pdf’ file.

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