Highlights of the new CPR for mortar manufacturers

The new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) will change the way construction products are marketed in the European construction sector. The change from the Construction Products Directive to the Construction Products Regulation was more of an evolution than a revolution. The CPR 2024 can be considered an evolution regarding the use of standards as an integral part of the legislation and in how the competences of Member States and the European Union complement each other.There are two areas where the new CPR is a revolution: the first is the integration of environmental information into the regulatory framework alongside other product performances, and the second is the complete integration of a digitalisation approach based on Digital Product Passports (DPPs). While environmental and digital initiatives were already advanced in the previous CPR, the new system progresses further, making the CPR a flagship initiative in product policy.

The regulatory framework is the structure of a building, and there can be no good buildings without a good structure. However, implementation is what makes a building fit for use. Similarly, the implementation of the CPR is a crucial measure to ensure that the market for construction products and subsequently the construction sector is comprehensive and prepared to become a driving force for the European economy, delivering construction works equipped for the challenges the continent faces.

The mortar industry is in an excellent position to benefit from the regulatory framework. Although this product family will not be the first to implement the CPR, it will soon reap its benefits. Now is the time to understand the framework and collaborate to maximise its potential. The presentation will provide an opportunity to discover how the regulation has been implemented for other product families and to learn how the mortar industry can capitalise on the new features.