Government sets out plans for reform of construction products regime

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Third party testing could be subject to audits

The government has published its plans to address gaps in the construction products regime.

Proposals set out today as part of the government’s wider response to the Grenfell Inquiry report include new requirements for previously unregulated products, as well as measures to ensure greater transparency and oversight of testing.

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