{"id":8595,"date":"2024-04-17T16:27:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T14:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecochain.com\/?post_type=blog&p=8595"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:58:46","slug":"top-7-regulations-in-the-construction-materials-industry-you-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecochain.com\/nl\/blog\/top-7-regulations-in-the-construction-materials-industry-you-should-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"7 regulations in the construction materials industry you should know about"},"content":{"rendered":"

Several key EU regulations directly impact construction companies and building material manufacturers. These regulations address various aspects of sustainability, including energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Here’s a quick overview of the top 7 regulations in the construction materials industry. This table indicates who those regulations are for, what they entail, and when to comply.<\/p>\n

Download detailed e-book: The Guide to EU Construction Regulations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Regulation Name<\/strong><\/td>\nWho it\u2019s for<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat it’s About<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen to Comply<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Construction Products Regulation (CPR)<\/strong><\/td>\nManufacturers, importers, distributors in construction<\/td>\nEnsures fair play in the EU construction product market with harmonized standards<\/td>\nFully enforced since 2013<\/p>\n

EU agreed to revise CPR in 2023<\/p>\n

Entered into force 7 Jan 2025<\/strong>; most provisions apply from 8 Jan 2026<\/strong>. Old CPR 305\/2011<\/strong> is repealed from 8 Jan 2026<\/strong>, but parts stay in force until 8 Jan 2040<\/strong> to enable a long transition. Harmonised standards under 305\/2011 remain valid until withdrawn; EADs listed by 8 Jan 2026<\/strong> stay valid to 9 Jan 2031<\/strong>; ETAs based on those EADs can be used until 9 Jan 2036<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)<\/strong><\/td>\nExporters from non-EU\/EFTA countries to the EU<\/td>\nImposes carbon levy on certain imported goods from countries with less strict climate policies<\/td>\nMay 2023 (adopted)<\/p>\n

Jan. 2024 (first report)<\/p>\n

Jan. 2026 (full implementation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

EU Taxonomy<\/strong><\/td>\nFinancial & industrial sectors, construction for acquisition & renovation<\/td>\nClassifies economic activities based on environmental sustainability<\/td>\nVaries by objective (e.g., Climate Change Mitigation – Jan. 2022)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Level(s) Framework<\/strong><\/td>\nStakeholders in building & construction (architects, designers, etc.)<\/td>\nVoluntary framework for assessing and reporting building sustainability across its life cycle<\/td>\nLaunched Oct. 2020 (voluntary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Milieukosten indicator (MKI) & Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI)<\/strong><\/td>\nStakeholders in building & construction, especially public tenders<\/td>\nMonetary unit for comparing environmental impacts of construction products & projects<\/td>\nMKI: Used since 2004 (Netherlands)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD IV)<\/strong><\/td>\nConsumers & construction companies<\/td>\nEstablishes stricter energy efficiency standards and deadlines for new and existing buildings in the EU<\/td>\nEarly 2024 (formal adoption)<\/p>\n

2025 onwards (implementation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)<\/strong><\/td>\nVarious industries (public admin, buildings, businesses, data centers)<\/td>\nSets increased energy saving targets for EU member states across various sectors<\/td>\nOctober 2023 (effective), Member States have 2 years to integrate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n