On November 5, 2024, the EU Council adopted the latest Construction Products Regulation (CPR), introducing stricter sustainability and transparency standards for building materials across the EU.
Here’s what manufacturers and construction professionals need to know:
- Digital Product Passports: The updated CPR introduces Digital Product Passports to enhance transparency and traceability of construction products across the EU.
- CE marking: The regulation now requires CE marking to reflect both technical performance and environmental impact.
- Environmental reporting: Manufacturers are mandated to report on climate-related indicators, starting with CO₂ emissions and energy usage. The updated requirements align with the EN 15804 standard about Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products.
- Expanded Declaration of Performance (DoP): The DoP now includes environmental data alongside technical performance, providing a comprehensive product profile for regulatory and market transparency.
- EU-wide compliance: The harmonized standards under the CPR allow products compliant with the regulation to be marketed across all EU countries without the need for additional certifications, simplifying compliance and reducing redundancy.
The legislation has been approved by the EU council. Next steps involve the President of the European Parliament signing it, and the regulation being published in the Official Journal. It enters into force on the 20th day following its publication.
Read more about the regulation HERE.