Require test results disclosure and transparency for construction products
a) that copies of all test results supporting any certificate issued by the construction regulator be included in the certificate; b) that manufacturers be required to provide the construction regulator with the full testing history of the product or material to which the certificate relates and inform the regulator of any material circumstances that may affect its performance; and c) manufacturers be required by law to provide on request copies of all test results that support claims about fire performance made for their products. (113.23)
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted in Part
Response
Accepted in PartThe government accepts this recommendation in principle. Any claims made about a product's performance, including statements about its suitability for use in certain situations, must be clear, honest and evidenced. Test results relied on when placing a product on the market should be accessible and free of charge to those selecting and using the product. Further, the national regulator must have powers to mandate disclosure of any information relating to the testing process that it considers necessary to assure itself that a product complies with the law. We have published a construction products green paper alongside the response to the Inquiry that proposes extensive measures for system-wide reform, including measures to address product testing and conformity assessment.
Progress Timeline
Construction Products Reform White Paper in development before Spring 2026, incorporating proposals addressing product testing and conformity assessment. Analysis of green paper consultation responses underway with ongoing sector engagement informing white paper development.