Construction Products Regulations
In general Construction Products Regulations (GPR) refers to sets of regulations that govern the safety, performance, and sale of construction products. In Great Britain these are now referred to as GB Construction Products Regulations (GB-CPR) and are used, post Brexit for products sold in Greart Britain. The EU Construction Products Regulations (EU-CPR) are used for construction products to be sold in Europe, whilst elements still align they are not necessarily interchangeable meaning products sold in Great Britain should refer to GB-CPR and those sold in Europe sold refer to the EU-CPR.
For further information see Construction Products Regulation amendments GB in context, EU Construction Products Regulation EU CPR, and Construction Products Reform; White Paper and General Safety Requirement proposed.
EU Construction Products Regulations (EU-CPR) is "the EU legislation that sets standards for the safety, performance, and environmental impact of construction products sold in the EU".
EU-CPR 2011 is "an EU law that sets out harmonised rules for how construction products are marketed and sold across the European Union. Its goal is to remove technical barriers and ensure that construction products meet essential health and safety requirements, allowing for the free movement of these products within the Single Market. This regulation requires manufacturers to provide information on a product’s performance through a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and to affix a CE marking."
EU-CPR 2024 "adopted in 2024 and entered into force on 7 January, 2025. This updated regulation introduces new rules for construction products to improve safety, sustainability, and digital transparency within the E U . Key changes include the mandatory introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs), which provide detailed information about a product’s technical and environmental data, and an expansion of the CE marking to reflect both performance and environmental impact.
GB-CPR is the "UK ’s version of the Construction Products Regulation (C P R ) as it applies to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) post-Brexit. The legislation provides a harmonised set of rules for placing construction products on the market to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose."
Government published Construction Products Reform White Paper 26 February, 2026.
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