{"id":19327,"date":"2026-08-29T10:48:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/2026\/08\/review-of-the-eu-legislation-for-29-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T10:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:48:33","slug":"review-of-the-eu-legislation-for-29-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/en\/2026\/08\/review-of-the-eu-legislation-for-29-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of the EU legislation for 29\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Executive Summary: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/1310<\/h3>\n<p>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/1310 functions as the technical operational framework for the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024\/3110, specifically dictating how manufacturers must verify the performance of their products before placing them on the EU market.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mandatory Assessment Systems (AVCP):<\/strong> The act mandates the application of specific Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) systems\u2014ranging from System 1+ (highest scrutiny involving notified bodies) to System 4 (manufacturer self-declaration)\u2014based on the safety criticality of the construction product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horizontal Regulatory Integration:<\/strong> The regulation establishes universal verification requirements for essential characteristics that apply across all product categories, specifically targeting fire performance, the release of dangerous substances, and environmental sustainability metrics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product-Specific Mapping:<\/strong> Through a series of detailed annexes, the act provides a comprehensive classification matrix. It maps individual product families (such as concrete, structural steel, or glazing) to their corresponding safety verification systems, distinguishing requirements based on whether the intended use is structural or non-structural.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified Compliance Mechanisms:<\/strong> The act formalizes &#8220;deemed-to-satisfy&#8221; procedures under System 4. This provision permits manufacturers to bypass extensive third-party testing for specific products that satisfy performance requirements by default, thereby reducing administrative burdens while maintaining safety thresholds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proportionality of Oversight:<\/strong> The regulation enforces a strict risk-based approach to market entry: products presenting higher risks to public health, structural safety, or the environment are legally bound to rigorous third-party surveillance, while lower-risk materials are subject to streamlined, manufacturer-led conformity assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32026R1310\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/1310 of 11\u00a0June 2026 supplementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/3110 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the applicable assessment and verification systems for product families and categories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/1310 serves as a critical implementation tool for the new Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024\/3110. It establishes the specific Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) systems that manufacturers must apply to various families and categories of construction products. By defining these systems, the act ensures that products are assessed according to their intended use and the potential risks they pose to health, safety, and the environment. This regulation is essential for maintaining a harmonized, high-level safety standard across the EU construction market while providing clear procedural guidance for manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>### Structure and Main Provisions<br \/>\nThe regulation is structured into four articles and three comprehensive annexes, which function as the core technical repository for the act:<\/p>\n<p>*   **Article 1 (Simplified Procedures):** Establishes that for products deemed to satisfy performance requirements without further testing, the least burdensome system (System 4) applies.<br \/>\n*   **Article 2 (Horizontal Characteristics):** Sets out the AVCP systems for essential characteristics that apply across all product families, such as fire performance, dangerous substances, and environmental sustainability.<br \/>\n*   **Article 3 (Product-Specific Systems):** Directs the reader to Annex III, which provides a granular, row-by-row breakdown of AVCP systems for specific product categories (e.g., concrete, building hardware, glass).<br \/>\n*   **Annexes I, II, and III:** These tables are the heart of the regulation. They map specific product categories to their required AVCP system (ranging from 1+ to 4), ensuring that the level of third-party involvement is proportionate to the product&#8217;s safety criticality.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to the previous framework under Regulation (EU) No 305\/2011, this act provides a more refined and updated classification, specifically integrating new requirements for environmental sustainability and horizontal characteristics that were not as explicitly detailed in the predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>### Key Provisions for Practical Application<br \/>\nFor those operating in the construction sector, the following aspects are of primary importance:<\/p>\n<p>1.  **Proportionality of Oversight:** The regulation maintains a tiered approach to compliance. Products critical to life safety (e.g., fire suppression systems, structural bearings) are subject to the most stringent systems (System 1 or 1+), requiring continuous surveillance by a notified body. Conversely, products with lower safety implications are subject to System 3 or 4, allowing for more streamlined manufacturer-led assessments.<br \/>\n2.  **Horizontal Integration:** The inclusion of &#8220;horizontal&#8221; essential characteristics (Annex II) means that regardless of the product family, if a product interacts with soil, groundwater, or indoor air, or if it must meet specific fire performance classes, it must adhere to the specific verification systems defined for those hazards.<br \/>\n3.  **Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions:** The act provides a clear &#8220;shortcut&#8221; for manufacturers. If a product falls under a &#8220;deemed-to-satisfy&#8221; provision, the manufacturer is explicitly permitted to use System 4, significantly reducing administrative and testing costs.<br \/>\n4.  **Clarity on Structural vs. Non-Structural Use:** The annexes frequently distinguish between structural and non-structural applications for the same product category (e.g., concrete products or internal partitions). Manufacturers must be precise in their documentation regarding the &#8220;intended use&#8221; to ensure they are applying the correct AVCP system.<\/p>\n<p>**:** This regulation is highly relevant to the reconstruction of Ukraine. As Ukraine aligns its technical standards with the European Union, the adoption and application of these harmonized AVCP systems will be mandatory for any construction products intended for the European market or utilized in projects adhering to EU standards. Ukrainian manufacturers and exporters must strictly follow these classification tables to ensure their products meet the necessary conformity requirements for the Single Market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Executive Summary: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/1310 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/1310 functions as the technical operational framework for the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024\/3110, specifically dictating how manufacturers must verify the performance of their products before placing them on the EU market. 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