Assessment and Verification Systems AVS
The "Construction Products Reform White Paper" published 26 February 2026 defines Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) as a system that 'Assesses the declared performance of a construction product; ensure that such performance remains stable over time; verify compliance with the Regulation.'
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