Category: European Union

If you are a manufacturer or an importer of insulation materials, it is important to understand that the Construction Products Regulation 2011 requires the fulfilment of specific labelling, documentation, and testing requirements when there are harmonised standards that apply to your products.

This guide is specific to requirements affecting manufacturers of insulation materials that are covered by harmonised standards under the Construction Products Regulation 2011, such as:

• Insulating glass units
• Thermal insulation products for buildings (e.g. extruded polystyrene foam)
• Acoustic insulation composite panels
• Insitu formed loose-fill mineral wool (MW) products
• Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulating panels

Note that this guide does not cover other regulations that may be relevant for insulation materials.

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If you are looking to supply floor systems and floorings in the EU, you must comply with the requirements of various regulations, including the Construction Products Regulation 2011. In this guide, we cover floor systems and floorings that are covered by harmonised standards under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 and list some of the main requirements set by the regulation.

Here are some examples of floor systems and floorings that are covered by harmonised standards that are relevant to this guide:

• Floor coverings
• Wood flooring
• Ribbed floors
• Floor screeds
• Stone slabs for floors
• Floor plates for floor systems
• Beam-and-block floor systems
• Floor slats for livestock
• Parquet flooring

Although other regulations may also cover flooring, we do not list their requirements in this guide.

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Windows imported or manufactured for the EU market are subject to various harmonised standards under the Construction Products Regulation 2011. As such, CE marking is often required, which in turn means that manufacturers must follow certain procedures.

In this guide, we take a closer look at certain requirements applicable to windows under the Construction Products Regulation 2011. Here are some examples of windows that this guide relates to:

• Fixed windows
• Openable windows
• Roof windows
• Roof windows with external fire resistance
• Door height windows
• Power operated windows

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Manufacturers and importers of doors looking to supply their products in the EU must adhere to the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation 2011, among other regulations. Many types of doors and their parts are subject to their labelling, documentation, CE marking, and testing requirements.

In this guide, we focus specifically on requirements for manufacturers of doors covered by harmonised standards under the Construction Products Regulation 2011.

Here are some examples of the different types of door products that this guide is relevant to:

• Pedestrian doorsets
• Doors with controlled door closing devices
• Swing doors with electrically powered hold-open devices
• Double leaf swing doors with door coordinator devices
• Garage doors

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Pet products and pet toys sold in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives, and standards. While these are generally not specific to pet products, it is still essential to ensure that pet products are mechanically safe, don’t contain certain chemicals, and are correctly labelled.

In this guide, we explain how the General Product Safety Regulation, EN standards, REACH and other compliance requirements relate to pet products and pet toys imported or manufactured for the EU market.

Note: We do not cover requirements relating to pet food, or packaging. Additionally, we do not cover specific EU national requirements that may apply to pet products.

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Construction products are subject to performance, safety and other requirements. Currently, these requirements are set by the Construction Products Regulation 2011. However, on 8 January 2026, the Construction Products Regulation 2024 will take effect and replace it.

In this guide, we cover the requirements of the new Construction Products Regulation, including labelling, documentation, digital product passport, and other requirements. Additionally, we also compare some of the key requirements between the old and new regulations.

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Distributors, including retailers and resellers, have certain responsibilities under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). In practice, companies defined as distributors must check label files and instructions, and communicate with manufacturers, importers, and national market surveillance authorities if safety and compliance issues are found.

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