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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 harmonised technical specifications are developed and adopted, based on a forthcoming standardisation request, the existing harmonised 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 digitalisation. 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 digitalisation, while an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) will become mandatory. The EPD will quantify the 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.

About Euralarm

Euralarm represents the electronic fire and security industry, providing leadership and expertise for industry, market, policy makers and standards bodies. Our Members make society safer and secure through systems and services for fire detection and extinguishing, intrusion detection, access control, video monitoring, alarm transmission and alarm receiving centres. Founded in 1970, Euralarm represents over 5000 companies within the fire safety and security industry valued at 67 billion Euros. Euralarm Members are national associations and individual companies from across Europe.

More information: www.euralarm.org