Post-Brexit conformity marking and designated standards; how the new rules affect you
NBS Article
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Current
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Core Supplement
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NBS Article
Abstract
With new regulations around UK construction products having come into effect on 01 January 2021, you may be confused about exactly how this will affect you. In this article, we look at the new conformity marking protocols and where they apply, explore some of the new terminology and rules, clarify which products need the new marking immediately vs which ones can be transitioned and confirm the timeline for doing that.
Author
Sharman, J.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- European Union
Publisher History
NBS are committed to offering distinctive, innovative specification and information solutions to construction industry professionals and are proud to be leading the construction industry in its digital evolution. Their roots lie in the UK's National Building Specification and for nearly 50 years has been helping the construction industry build better and with lower risk. Their future lies in cloud-based technologies and connected data, as they fast become the information marketplace for the global construction industry.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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