The new European regulation on construction products, replacing Reg. (EU) 305/2011. It keeps the CE marking and Declaration of Performance system based on harmonised standards, but adds environmental sustainability requirements (carbon footprint, recycled content, durability, repairability) and a digital product passport. Application is gradual: the regulation applies from 8 January 2026, while Reg. 305/2011 remains transitionally in force for products covered by existing standards, with a staggered repeal across the transition period.
It applies to construction products placed or made available on the European Union market. It concerns manufacturers, importers and distributors, who must draw up the Declaration of Performance and Conformity and affix the CE marking according to harmonised technical specifications.
The new regulation does not dismantle the framework of Reg. (EU) 305/2011: CE marking, the Declaration of Performance and harmonised standards remain the assessment basis. It adds a second, environmental pillar and the digitalisation of product information.
It has been in force since 7 January 2025 and applies from 8 January 2026: from that date it is the reference regime, and Reg. 305/2011 is repealed. Entry into full effect is staggered, however — art. 92 applies from 8 January 2027 — and for products covered by the existing harmonised standards the transition runs to 2040. The two regimes will coexist for years.
| Front | What it introduces | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | essential environmental characteristics: carbon footprint, recycled content, durability, repairability | the product is assessed for environmental impact too, not only technical performance |
| Digital passport | a digital product record with declarations, safety, environmental and recycling data | information that is accessible and traceable over time |
| Responsibility | clearer obligations for manufacturers, importers and distributors | a reinforced chain of responsibility on the market |
Yes. It entered into force on 7 January 2025 and applies from 8 January 2026, so it is already the reference regime; art. 92 applies from 8 January 2027. Reg. 305/2011 was repealed from that same date of 8 January 2026, but continues to operate on a transitional basis for products covered by the existing harmonised standards, over a period running to 2040.
It stays. CE marking, the Declaration of Performance and harmonised standards remain the basis; the new regulation adds environmental requirements and the digital product passport.
A digital record that gathers the product's information - declarations, safety, environmental and recyclability data - making it accessible and traceable for an extended period (at least 25 years).
Not immediately: during the transition, products compliant with 305/2011 remain valid. Migration will happen as the new harmonised technical specifications come into force for each product family.
Because an EU regulation is directly applicable in all Member States without national transposition: the rules for marking products thus stay uniform across the single market.