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CodeMark Scheme Rules

The CodeMark Scheme Rules provides relevant information about the framework, management, accreditation and the certification of building products.

This document should be read in conjunction with the CodeMark Scheme Policy Update.

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How can I tell if a Certificate of Conformity was issued under the previous scheme or under the CodeMark Australia scheme?

Transition to the new CodeMark Australia scheme commenced on 1 August 2017.

Certificates issued under the previous scheme are easily distinguishable from those issued under the CodeMark Australia Scheme by their branding.

Certificates of Conformity issued under the previous scheme use a template which is blue in colour and will have a trademarked ‘CodeMark’ logo.

Certificates of Conformity issued under the CodeMark Australia Scheme use a template which is orange and purple in colour and will have a trademarked ‘CodeMark Australia’ logo.

Is a Certificate of Conformity issued under the previous CodeMark Scheme still valid?

A Certificate of Conformity issued under the previous CodeMark scheme rules remains valid unless expired, withdrawn or suspended. Users of CodeMark Certificates of Conformity can validate Certificates of Conformity by referring to the register of Certificates of Conformity.

How do I get a product certified under the CodeMark Australia Scheme?

Accredited CodeMark Certification Bodies are responsible for evaluating applications for Certificates of Conformity in accordance with the CodeMark Australia Scheme Rules.

Certificates of Conformity can only be issued for products that demonstrate compliance with the relevant provisions of the BCA.

If you are considering applying for a Certificate of Conformity, you should contact one of the CodeMark Australia Certification Bodies listed on the JAS‑ANZ website to find out what information you need to supply, what fees will be charged and how long the process is likely to take.

The cost of CodeMark certification will depend on a number of factors, including the quality of supporting evidence submitted about the product’s compliance and the complexity of the evaluation needed. All fees for CodeMark certification are a commercial arrangement between the applicant and the CodeMark Certification Body.

The information you may need to supply to a Certification Body could includes:

A clear scope of use for the product
The relevant BCA provisions the certification is to cover
Product technical information/specifications
Product test results
Any independent assessments or appraisals

How do I get a copy of a CodeMark Australia Certificate of Conformity?

PDF versions of Certificates of Conformity issued under the CodeMark Australia scheme are available through the register of Certificates of Conformity located on the JAS-ANZ website.

Certificates issued under the previous scheme are available through the CodeMark Certification Body which issued the Certificate of Conformity. Contact details for Certification Bodies are available through the JAS-ANZ website.