OPSS

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 Learning Day 2025: Navigating changing regulations
by Jennie Ward|19 September 25|Build, Supply
On 10 September 2025, Timber Development UK welcomed members to the St Giles London Hotel for a Learning Day focused on current regulatory challenges facing the timber supply chain. Presentations and workshops covered the UK Timber Regulations (UKTR), the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and 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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TDUK Trade Note: 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.
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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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Yacht maker fined for breaching UK Timber Regulations
by Jennie Ward|01 December 24|Build, Corporate, Supply
Poole-based luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Limited has been fined £240,000 for breaching UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) following an investigation by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). Sunseeker International Limited was charged and subsequently pleaded guilty to a number of breaches of the Timber and Timber Products (Placing...
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