Briefing: New regulations will require chemical emissions testing

Abstract

European regulatory requirements relating to construction products and the indoor environment are currently undergoing major review. When the legislation is finalised it is expected that manufacturers will need to implement chemical emission testing, both in-house and by an accredited third-party laboratory, for a wide range of construction materials, decorative products and furnishings as part of the CE conformance marking process. This article explores the regulatory background and how these changes will affect manufacturers.