This European Standard specifies both initial type testing and factory production control requirements for use during the evaluation and production of aggregates.

Additional testing carried out within contracts is beyond the scope of this standard.

This European Standard is applicable to European Standards for aggregates if regulatory marking of conformity is to be applied. It is also applicable to European Standards for aggregates where regulatory marking does not apply.

This European Standard is applicable to the control of aggregates within the scope of EN 12620, EN 13043, EN 13242, EN 13139, EN 13383‑1 and EN 13450.