Make construction regulator responsible for product conformity certificates
Grenfell Tower Inquiry · Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report · Issued 4 September 2024 · Addressed to: UK Government
Source — verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation
That the construction regulator should be responsible for assessing the conformity of construction products with the requirements of legislation, statutory guidance and industry standards and issuing certificates as appropriate. We should expect such certificates to become pre-eminent in the market. (113.22)
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Published evidence summary
Publicly available evidence relating to this recommendation:
- The Construction Products Reform Green Paper proposed system-wide reform including conformity assessment body licensing requirements and statutory testing transparency (Construction Products Reform Green Paper, MHCLG, February 2025).
- The consultation closed on 21 May 2025 (Construction Products Reform Green Paper, MHCLG, February 2025).
Response — verbatim from government
●UK Government — initial response
The government accepts this recommendation in principle. We have published a construction products green paper alongside the response to the Inquiry that addresses this recommendation more effectively, as it will be considered as part of system-wide reform. This is needed across the construction product regulatory and institutional landscape to address the deep-seated issues with the current regime. The green paper sets out a wide range of measures, including new obligations on all of those who play a key role in the testing, certification and assurance of construction products. These extensive measures will raise the bar in terms of rigour, consistency, transparency and confidence, with the overall aim of supporting both safe products and the safe use of products.
UK Government · 16 Jan 2025 Written response →
●UK Government — follow-up
The government accepts this recommendation in principle. We have published a construction products green paper alongside the response to the Inquiry that addresses this recommendation more effectively, as it will be considered as part of system-wide reform. This is needed across the construction product regulatory and institutional landscape to address the deep-seated issues with the current regime. The green paper sets out a wide range of measures, including new obligations on all of those who play a key role in the testing, certification and assurance of construction products. These extensive measures will raise the bar in terms of rigour, consistency, transparency and confidence, with the overall aim of supporting both safe products and the safe use of products.
UK Government · 26 Feb 2025 Written response →
Evidence trail — what's actually happened since
- 1 Feb 2026 Construction Products Reform Green Paper published proposing system-wide reform including conformity assessment body licensing requirements and statutory code obligations. Proposals include transparency mandates, UKAS oversight strengthening, and national regulator enforcement powers against non-compliant actors. Government developing proposals for Construction Products Reform White Paper publication before Spring 2026, informed by green paper consultation analysis. Source →
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