Independent report

Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime

Documents relating to the independent review led by Paul Morrell OBE and Anneliese Day KC.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 20 April 2023
• Last updated: 26 February 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Introduction and executive summary

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Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime

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Details

The Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime was announced by government in April 2021 and was led by Paul Morrell OBE and Anneliese Day KC.

The purpose of the Review was to

• to identify any potential weaknesses in the system and
• to make recommendations for improvement.

It undertook a critical assessment of the system for testing and certifying construction products and how the system could be strengthened to provide confidence that construction products are safe and perform as labelled and marked.

See the terms of reference for the Independent Review.

The Construction Products Reform Green Paper was published on 26 February 2025 and the consultation is currently live. The green paper serves as the government’s response to the Independent Review of Product Testing and Certification. Respond online.

Published 20 April 2023

Last updated 26 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 26 February 2025

   Link to the Construction Products Reform Green Paper added. The consultation runs from 26 February 2025 to 21 May 2025.

2. 20 April 2023

   First published.