Construction has its own regulatory context
The EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), including Regulation (EU) 2024/3110, governs the marketing of construction products and establishes a digital product passport system in its framework. The Commission’s DPP implementation update also identifies construction products among groups expected to follow the initial DPP work.
The CPR and ESPR are distinct legal frameworks. Their relationship and product-specific requirements need to be assessed for the product concerned; do not assume that a general ESPR roadmap replaces construction-product rules or that one generic passport automatically satisfies both.
Organize technical information at product level
Manufacturers can start by inventorying product identifiers, intended use, technical performance information, declarations, test evidence, material composition and installation or maintenance guidance already held in their systems. Record which documents apply to which product type, manufacturing site and version.
A controlled record structure can reduce duplicate data entry across technical files, customer portals and future digital channels. Keep a clear distinction between source documents, structured values and derived summaries so users can trace an answer back to the evidence that supports it.
Plan interoperability and long product lifetimes
Building products can remain in service for decades. Product data therefore needs stable identifiers, durable links, version history and a process for maintaining access after a product line or supplier changes. These are operational design considerations, not substitutes for future technical specifications.
Before selecting a platform, ask how it exports records, handles revisions and connects product data to evidence. Follow the official CPR and ESPR updates, and confirm sector-specific duties with qualified advisers before making compliance decisions.
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