Construction Products Regulation (CPR)

Construction Products Regulation (CPR)

Explore this report on the Construction Products Regulation (CPR-2024). The construction industry is facing major changes. New demands for data sharing, transparency, and sustainability are increasing the need for digitalisation and traceability across the entire value chain. CPR-2024 introduces stricter requirements for declaring the performance, safety, and environmental impact of construction products and facilitates trade within the EU.

The report, developed by GS1 in Europe, highlights how GS1 standards and services can help companies meet the new requirements. By standardizing data, mapping flows, and streamlining processes, businesses can ensure regulatory compliance while also creating business value, for example, through CE marking, reuse, and future digital product passports.

Download the report for insights and strategic guidance on the future of the circular construction industry.

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Getting started with GS1 standards and services

To start working towards end-to-end transparency with GS1 standards and services there are a few steps companies can take.

Step 1: Obtain a GS1 company prefix (GCP) license

Start by licensing a GS1 company prefix. This prefix allows you to utilize GS1 standards for identifying, labelling and sharing data about products, locations and packages.

  • The GCP serves as the foundation for creating unique numbers that enable QR code generation. 

Step 2: Generate identifiers

Once your company has licensed a GCP, you can begin assigning specific identifiers: 

Step 3: Use online services from GS1 member organizations

  • Access easy-to-use online services such as My products and My places (names of these services may vary between GS1 Member organizations) 

  • These services allow you to create and manage identifiers efficiently and make the information available in the GS1 Registry Platform.  

Step 4: Promote Standardization

  • Ensure that all actors in your value chain (including suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors) follow GS1 standards. 

  • Educate them about the benefits of standardized identifiers and a common data sharing standard. 

Step 5: Leverage GRP Services

When all value chain actors adhere to GS1 standards:

  • Utilize the GS1 Registry Platform (GRP) to share core master data about products, business entities and locations  

  • Make products and locations searchable and verifiable globally through web services. 

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Staffan Olsson, Head of Public Affairs, GS1 Sweden

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