Construction Products Regulation (CPR) Sustainability and Transparency in the Construction Sector

The new EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024 tightens requirements for CE markings and sustainability certificates. With Kiwa, you are informed about the most important changes, supported in CPR compliance, and accompanied from testing to validation.

The CPR amendment 2024: What has changed?

On December 18, 2024, the revised CPR (Regulation EU 2024/3110) was published in the EU Official Journal. It entered into force on January 7, 2025, and will apply from January 8, 2026. The amended CPR establishes environmental aspects as an integral part of the declaration of performance and places greater emphasis on the circular economy and recyclability of construction products.

The CPR applies to almost all players in the construction product sector, including:

Manufacturers of construction products
Importers and distributors
Notified bodies and EPD program operators
Service providers involved in testing, inspection, and certification

It covers both traditional construction products and, for example, used construction products, digital data sets, and services for 3D printing.

New features:

Digital Product Passports (DPP): Mandatory electronic documentation with technical specifications and environmental data
Extended CE marking: Integration of environmental criteria (not just safety)
Combined Declaration of Performance and Conformity: Replaces the previous DoP (Declaration of Performance)
Environmental reporting: Initially GWP (global warming potential), gradually supplemented by other indicators
Harmonized zone: EU-wide standardization to avoid special national regulations

Objectives:

Strengthening product safety and consumer protection
Promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and the circular economy
Facilitating CE marking through clearer standardization processes
Greater transparency for planners, builders, and authorities

Kiwa's Solution

As an accredited EPD program holder, we create EN 15804 compliant environmental product declarations that can be directly integrated into digital product passports and declarations of performance.

Readiness Check

Status analysis of your current documentation

Gap Closure

Update CE documentation + Create EPD + Build LCA database

CPR 3+ Validation

Official verification of environmental data

DPP & Declaration of Performance (ongoing)

Digital Product Passport + combined Declaration of Performance and conformity

Kiwa Ecobility Experts are:

Internationally recognized EPD program operator
Active as a notified body for construction products through the Kiwa Group with multiple locations
Planned to become a notified body for environmental performance within the meaning of the CPR in the future

Kiwa combines:

Technical assessment (CE marking, usability certificates)
Environmental assessment (EPD, LCA, PCF/PEF)
Validation of sustainability data according to the new CPR requirements

Why CPR compliance is now critical

Legal obligations

Affix CE marking – on product and/or packaging with Euroclass information
Provide a declaration of performance and conformity – Combined declaration with technical and environmental data
Keep technical documentation for 10 years – Verification for market surveillance
Set up an AVCP quality system – Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance with the involvement of a Notified Body

Market access and competitiveness

Without CPR conformity

No marketing in the EU
Exclusion from public tenders (proof of usability missing)
Rejection by wholesalers and building material retailers
Liability risks in case of non-compliance

With CPR compliance + sustainability certificates:

EU-wide marketing without additional certifications in each country
Access to DGNB/LEED-certified construction projects
Preferred specification by architects and planners
Positioning as a future-proof, sustainable supplier

Environmental reporting becomes mandatory

CPR 2024 requires gradual environmental indicators:

Phase 1 (from 2026 for prioritized categories):

GWP (Global Warming Potential): CO₂ footprint according to EN 15804
Energy consumption during production

Phase 2 (gradual until 2030):

Recyclability
Resource efficiency
Toxicity
Complete life cycle data (LCA)

When does the new Construction Products Regulation come into effect?

The new CPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/3110) came into force on January 7, 2025. Transition periods regulate how long existing regulations can continue to be used and it is crucial to prepare for the new requirements at an early stage.

What changes will there be to the declaration of performance?

In addition to traditional performance characteristics, environmental and sustainability indicators must also be included in the declaration of performance in future. This requires reliable data from LCA/EPD and validated sustainability reports.

Do I need an EPD for every product?

Not mandatory, but EPD data makes it much easier to meet the new environmental requirements especially if you want to be listed in sustainable construction projects (e.g., DGNB, BNB).

How long does a CPR Readiness Project take?

That depends heavily on your product portfolio, data depth, and existing systems. With the CPReadiness Check, you will quickly receive a structured overview and prioritization of your next steps.

What is the Construction Products Regulation? (CPR)

The EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) harmonizes requirements for construction products in the European single market and removes technical barriers to trade between member states.

It ensures that construction products are assessed uniformly across the EU, receive a declaration of performance and CE marking, and will also include environmental and sustainability information in the future.

When you choose Kiwa, you are not just transferring an ISO certificate, you are entering into a partnership with a team that will help you achieve excellence in QMS certification. Find out how to transfer your certificate today.

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