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. The new CPR aligns with EN 15804 about EPDs.
- 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, with additional metrics to be phased in over time.
- 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.
The legislation has been approved by the EU Council and it is expected to enter into force early 2025. However, implementation will be gradual, compliance will require revisions of all harmonized product standards (hENs) through the Acquis process, which will affect product categories at different times.
Read everything you need to know about the new CPR at One Click LCA’s guide.