CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS REGULATION (CPR)

Legislative framework

On 30 March 2022, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) (COM/2022/144 final) as part of a package aimed at advancing sustainable products, circular business models, and supporting the green transition. The new regulation addresses challenges related to the single market, market surveillance discrepancies, complexity, and the CPR’s effectiveness in supporting green and digital transitions.

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Key Changes in the Revised CPR

  • Expanded Scope:
    • Includes 3D-printed and used construction products, with prefabricated one-family houses excluded.
    • Excludes on-site manufactured products incorporated into construction works.
  • Technical Specifications and Requirements:
    • The Commission gains the authority to adopt technical specifications and set product requirements where standardization systems fall short. New requirements emphasize sustainability, safety, and performance.
  • Harmonized Zone:
    • Establishes a ‘harmonised zone’ for areas under EU regulation and a mechanism for dealing with national regulatory needs, particularly concerning health, safety, and environmental protection.
  • Digital Product Passport:
    • Aligns with the Ecodesign Regulation to introduce a Digital Product Passport, providing detailed product performance and sustainability information.
  • Manufacturer Obligations:
    • Adds a declaration of conformity alongside the declaration of performance. Allows information to be shared electronically.
    • Establishes sustainability requirements, which will be further defined by Commission acts and harmonized standards.
  • Support for SMEs:
    • Introduces simplification provisions for micro-enterprises to reduce administrative burdens.
  • Enforcement and Surveillance:
    • Strengthens the powers of market surveillance authorities and enhances the role of product contact points to support businesses.
  • Complaint System:
    • A new system allows natural or legal persons to report breaches of the regulation.
Legislative Timeline

Legislative Timeline

  • March 2022: Commission adopts the proposal.
  • June 2023: Council adopts its mandate for negotiations.
  • July 2023: European Parliament adopts its report.
  • December 2023: Provisional agreement reached in trilogues.
  • April 2024: Final adoption by the European Parliament in plenary.

This regulation is part of the EU's broader effort to strengthen the single market and support the green transition, ensuring more sustainable and transparent construction practices.

For more information, visit the European Parliament Procedure File.

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