New EU Construction Products Regulation: what changes for manufacturers and importers

Key data

If you manufacture, import or distribute construction products in the European Union, the regulatory framework under which you operated has changed. Regulation (EU) 2024/3110, approved on 27 November 2024, repeals the previously applicable Regulation (EU) 305/2011 and establishes new harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products throughout the single European market.

The publication of 13 July 2026 is a correction of errata—of a technical or linguistic nature—that does not modify the substance of the regulation, but confirms its full validity and the need for adaptation by economic operators in the sector.

What does this regulation establish?

Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 establishes harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products throughout the EU. Its three fundamental pillars are:

• Updated declaration of performance: manufacturers must declare the essential characteristics of their products in accordance with the new requirements, which replace the previous scheme of Regulation 305/2011.
• Renewed CE marking: access to the European market remains conditional on CE marking, but with the updated technical procedures and requirements introduced by the new regulation.
• Responsibilities of economic operators: the specific obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors along the supply chain are defined and updated.

The correction published on 13 July 2026 is an errata of a technical or linguistic nature. It does not alter the substantive regulatory framework of the main regulation, but its publication in the Official Journal of the EU reinforces the obligation to comply with the corrected text.

Economic and operational impact

The entry into force of the new regulation implies real adaptation costs for companies in the sector. The main areas of impact are:

• Review and update of technical documentation: existing declarations of performance must be reviewed to verify compliance with the new requirements. This may involve the preparation of new documents or the updating of existing ones.
• Certification processes: the procedures for assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) may be affected, which may require new tests or audits with notified bodies.
• Supply chain: importers and distributors must verify that the products they market comply with the new framework, which may involve requiring updated documentation from their suppliers or manufacturers.
• Internal training: quality, compliance and commercial teams must be aware of the new requirements to avoid errors in marketing.

Full implementation of the regulation will require adaptations in certification and technical documentation processes. The cost of adaptation will vary depending on the size of the company, the number of products in the portfolio and the degree of divergence between the previous and new requirements.

Who does it affect?

• Manufacturers of construction products established in the EU: directly responsible for the declaration of performance and CE marking.
• Importers of construction products from third countries: must ensure that imported products comply with the new regulation before marketing them in the EU.
• Distributors of construction products: must verify that the products they place on the market have documentation in accordance with the new framework.
• Construction companies and developers that specify or purchase construction products: must ensure that their suppliers comply with the new regulation.
• Notified bodies and testing laboratories: will have to adapt their assessment procedures to the new regulatory framework.

Practical example

A Spanish manufacturer of PVC windows that currently markets its products with CE marking under Regulation (EU) 305/2011 must review whether its declaration of performance and certification procedures are in compliance with the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.

In practice, this involves: reviewing the technical documentation for each product reference, contacting the notified body to verify whether existing certificates remain valid under the new framework, and updating the declarations of performance if the requirements have changed. If the manufacturer also exports to other EU countries, it must ensure that the updated documentation is available in the languages required by each Member State.

An importer bringing structural steel profiles from a third country will have to verify, before marketing them, that the manufacturer of origin has adapted its documentation to the new regulation and that the product can receive CE marking in accordance with the new scheme.

What should companies do now?

1. Identify all affected products: make an inventory of the construction products that the company manufactures, imports or distributes and that currently have CE marking under Regulation 305/2011.
2. Review existing technical documentation: compare current declarations of performance with the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 to identify compliance gaps.
3. Contact the notified body: check whether existing evaluation certificates remain valid under the new framework or whether new evaluations or tests are required.
4. Update declarations of performance: adapt the documents to the new requirements and ensure they are available in the formats and languages required.
5. Review the supply chain: importers and distributors must require their suppliers to provide updated documentation in accordance with the new regulation before marketing the products.
6. Train internal teams: quality, regulatory compliance and commercial departments must be aware of the changes to avoid errors in marketing.
7. Consult the full text of Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 in the Official Journal of the EU to learn about specific application deadlines and detailed requirements.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/./legal-content/AUTO/?uri=OJ:L_202690575