Post-Brexit factory inspections for products firms streamlined after agreement between certifiers

By Tom Lowe2021-05-25T05:00:00

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Manufacturers previously had to pay twice for factory inspections from UK and EU inspectors

Construction products manufacturers looking to sell into both the UK and EU markets will no longer have to pay for two separate factory inspections following agreements between British and European certification bodies.

Since January this year, new post-Brexit rules on products certifications for key materials including steel, cladding and insulation have meant that firms have had to pay for separate inspections from UK and EU bodies to ensure their products are conforming to standards.

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