National Construction Products Regulator NCPR

The National construction products regulator (NRCP) was established in 2021 to lead and coordinate market surveillance to uncover and respond to safety concerns, and to take enforcement action under the scope of existing construction products regulations. The NRCP is based within the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).

The NRCP was establishment following testimony to the Grenfell Inquiry that identified dishonest practice by some manufacturers, including deliberate attempts to game the system and rigging the results of safety tests. The regulator's primary responsibility being to ensure homes will be constructed using 'safe' materials. The regulator has the power to remove any product that represents a significant safety risk and to prosecute companies that break the rules.

Evidence given during the Grenfell Tower Inquiry demonstrated a clear need to confront poor practices in the construction products industry and establish new norms to restore public confidence. The National Regulator for Construction Products encourages good practice, enforcing the law, and educating the industry, as the system cannot be fixed by regulatory intervention alone. All industry stakeholders have a part to play in changing the operational culture and must jointly accept this responsibility, including:

• Manufacturers.
• Distributors.
• Product installers.
• Warranty providers.
• Standards makers.
• Test houses.

In the interim, the Office for Product Safety and Standards in its acting role as the National Regulator for Construction Products will:

• Establish its leadership within the sector.
• Develop an evidence base.
• Recruit staff with appropriate skills and knowledge.
• Engage with stakeholders to build its capacity and understanding.
• Review the regulatory system to highlight any gaps.
• Liaise with the sector to set expectations.

It is also supporting local authorities in the enforcement of the current construction products regulations, drawing on existing legal powers and OPSS’ expertise in areas such as intelligence gathering, risk assessment and investigation.

For further information visit the national regulator for construction products website

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