This EU regulation is designed to simplify and clarify the existing framework for the placing on the market of construction products.

[3] The provisions of this regulation seek to: The main objective of the CPR is the removal of technical barriers to trade in order to guarantee the free movement of construction products within the common internal market due to differing product and test standards, approval processes and conformity documents in the various member states.

The same treaty specifies that the European Union shall not interfere with the competences of its member states, which are sovereign in defining all means to assure that constructions satisfy their set objectives for health, security and protection.

The DoP shall be drawn up according to the prescribed model as set out in annex III of the CPR (amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 574/2014 of 21 February 2014[14]) and contain at least the following: In order to be able to draw up a Declaration of Performance, manufacturers have to go through a process which includes phases of documentation, third-party verification and finally certification.

This EU regulation distinguishes two moments during the distribution of construction products: making available and placing on the market and associates for each phase different responsibilities to the economic operators involved in the process.

Contrary to common practice and knowledge the manufacturer is not exclusively responsible for a compliant making available of the product.

Member States shall not introduce national laws which inhibit the free movement of construction products and shall not specify other methods than those mentioned in the harmonized standards to determine the performances for essential characteristics.

Further, Member States are obliged to designate Product Contact Points, first prescribed by Regulation 764/2008 on national technical rules,[16] which provide easily understandable information on the provisions aimed at fulfilling the basic requirements for construction works and must guarantee fair competition through the establishment of Market Surveillance Authorities.