Construction Products Regulation

Basic information

State of play

The 2011 Construction Products Regulation (CPR) lays down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU.On 30 March 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a revised CPR. The Council adopted its negotiating position on 30 June 2023; the Parliament on 13 July 2023.The co-legislators reached a provisional agreement on 13 December 2023. The agreement includes reused and remanufactured products in scope, creates the possibility for the Commission to adopt technical specifications if standardisation delays are encountered, and creates a Digital Product Passport for construction products. A transition period of 15 years is foreseen.Final adoption by Parliament and Council and subsequent publication are expected in Q1 2024.

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Legislation

This section highlights the EU legislation laying down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products within the internal market. This covers not only legal texts but also reports, evaluations, studies, and more. The database contains the most recent publications but also allows you to go back in time.

The legislation defines clear responsibilities for all economic operators, including fulfilment service providers and online marketplaces, ensuring accountability and reducing non-compliance risks. The regulation strengthens CE marking as the key compliance indicator and streamlines standardisation procedures to address long-standing challenges. They aim to ensure that construction products meet performance and environmental expectations across the EU, reduce administrative burdens, support digitalisation, improve safety, and foster innovation in the construction sector.

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1. Legal texts 5

2. Commission communications 5

3. Studies and reports 6

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5. Other publications 4

6. Standardisation