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One week left to respond to key Construction Products Safety consultation
by Jennie Ward|12 May 26|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK is urging members and the wider supply chain to review its latest Trade Note on the proposed General Safety Requirement (GSR) for construction products, with just one week remaining to respond to the Government consultation, which closes on 20 May 2026. The new Trade Note sets out...
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CPA publishes guide to Declaration of Performance obligations
by Jennie Ward|18 November 25|Supply
A new guide to 'Understanding your Declaration of Performance obligations for the GB market' has been published by the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a central requirement under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (GB). It provides...
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TDUK Guidance Document on the Construction Products Regulation
by Jennie Ward|05 November 25|Supply, Sustainability
This guidance aims to support timber distributors, importers and manufacturers on how to meet the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
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Flame-retardant treated wood : Are you meeting your legal responsibilities?
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Supply
As part of its role as the UK Construction Products Regulator, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is now actively reviewing how flame-retardant (FR) treated wood products – including timber cladding – are placed on the market. Several timber businesses have already been contacted to verify compliance. These...
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CE marking to UKCA
Reminder: CE Marking and Declaration Responsibilities for Fire Retardant Treated Wood Products
by Jennie Ward|21 May 25|Build, Supply
As part of its new remit as the Construction Products Regulator, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has been contacting companies across the timber supply chain – including some Timber Development UK (TDUK) members – to check compliance around fire retardant (FR) treated wood-based products. These products are...
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