New regulator is ‘response to disturbing allegations of malpractice heard by Grenfell Inquiry’
By Jordan Marshall2021-01-19T13:33:00
Government admits weaknesses in present construction product testing regime are behind decision
A new regulator set up to monitor the safety of different construction products has been announced by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.
The regulator for construction products will have the power to remove any product from the market that presents a significant safety risk and prosecute any companies who flout the rules on product safety.
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