CPA opens consultation on new Code for Construction Product Information

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The Construction Products Association (CPA) has launched a consultation on a new proposed Code for Construction Product Information, in order to gather views on the Code before it is launched later in 2021. The Code has been developed by the CPA’s Marketing Integrity Group, which was tasked with responding to the issues raised in Dame Judith Hackitt’s report titled Building A Safer Future, and following the Grenfell Tower fire. Dame Judith Hackitt’s report confirmed 'radical change' was needed for construction products, especially in the areas of testing, information and marketing. The Code is made up of 11 clauses and aims to set the benchmark for how product information is presented and marketed by manufacturers. The consultation will open on 1 February 2021 and close on 31 March 2021.