EU Construction Products Regulation Updates: What Sealant Importers Must Know
The EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) governs every construction product sold in Europe — including sealants. Recent updates are tightening documentation and conformity requirements, and importers who ignore them face blocked shipments and legal exposure. SIKEN’s 8000 structural silicone sealant and 998 neutral silicone structural adhesive are documented against these standards.
1. What the CPR Covers for Sealants
Under the CPR, structural sealants for load-bearing applications must be covered by a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and carry CE marking based on harmonized standards. Weatherproof and general sealants face lighter but still mandatory requirements. If your product touches a European building, CPR compliance is not optional.
2. The Tightening: What Changed
The EU is revising the CPR to strengthen market surveillance and digital documentation. Importers should expect: stricter checks on DoP documents, more frequent border testing, and a push toward digital product passports. Products without complete, traceable documentation are the first to be rejected.
3. The Importer Is the Responsible Party
Under EU law, the importer bears legal responsibility for product compliance — not just the manufacturer. If a sealant fails conformity, the importer faces fines, recalls, and liability. This is why documentation from the factory is not paperwork; it is your legal protection.
4. What to Demand from Your Factory
For every shipment into Europe, demand: the Declaration of Performance, CE marking certificate, the harmonized standard reference (such as EN 15651 for sealants), and batch traceability. A factory that cannot produce these documents is a compliance risk before it is a quality risk.
5. How Certified Factories Help
Certified manufacturers with export experience maintain the full documentation chain — from raw materials to finished batch. Working with such a factory means your EU compliance paperwork arrives with the product, not after the customs hold.
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Related resource: Sealant Specification Quick Reference Table (2026)
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