Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Recommendation 72

72 Paragraph: 207

It seems obvious that the provisions in Schedule 8 for the designation of European standards...

Conclusion
It seems obvious that the provisions in Schedule 8 for the designation of European standards are intended to cover products with European technical assessments. It is less obvious why schedule 8 refers only to “other overseas standards”. We understand why it has caused confusion in the industry, although we accept that there might be a good reason for the drafting.
Paragraph Reference: 207
Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The Government welcomes the Committee’s attention to this issue and accepts its recommendation.