New CPR comes into force – no immediate changes for CE marking and EU declaration of conformity

The revised EU Construction Products Regulation (EU CPR 2024/3110) officially came into force on January 7, 2025, bringing updates to the regulatory framework for construction products. However, despite its adoption, nothing will change in the short term for CE marking and EU declarations of conformity, including those in the fire safety industry.

Until new harmonized technical specifications are developed and adopted—based on a forthcoming standardization request—the existing harmonized standards will continue to apply. This means that manufacturers will continue operating under the current system until the necessary updates are made over the coming years, with active involvement from Euralarm and its members.

Ambitious objectives

The revised CPR seeks to improve the previous regulation (EU 305/2011) by addressing practical challenges while introducing new objectives such as climate neutrality and digitalization. In the future, key changes will include a joint Declaration of Performance and Conformity, incorporating product compliance, environmental impact, and consumer safety criteria. The introduction of a Digital Product Passport, which will enhance transparency and digitalization while an Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) will become mandatory. The EPD will quantify environmental impact of a product from production to raw material recovery.

Euralarm remains committed to supporting its members through this transition and ensuring a smooth adaptation to the new regulatory landscape.