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24th February 2026Simplifi February 2026 newsletter
26th February 2026Consultation on construction products safety regs.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting on proposals to introduce a general safety requirement (GSR) for construction products that are not regulated. Consultation published on 25th February and closes on 20th May. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/general-safety-requirement-for-construction-products These regulations will require that construction products placed on the market are safe and will place specific obligations on businesses. The regulations will also provide enforcement powers to the national regulator for construction products.

