Frankfurt, April 2025 – EuroWindoor highlights unresolved issues in the Technical Acquis process for windows and doors. As a dedicated stakeholder and expert contributor to the upcoming implementation of the new CPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/3110), EuroWindoor stresses the need to address these critical matters before the Request for Standardisation is finalized, and urges political authorities to allow sufficient time.
Products such as windows, doors, shutters and related hardware introduce unexpected complexity into the Technical Acquis process. Key questions remain regarding which product categories and performance characteristics should ultimately be covered. Simultaneously, new CPR requirements demand open-ended performance classes while also imposing limitations through single-value digitisation. This combination could lead to substantial standard revisions and challenges in harmonising with national regulations.
EuroWindoor therefore calls for clear guidance on Reference Service Life (RSL) and practical rules that enable manufacturers to extend performance tests across various sizes and configurations. Additionally, dividing characteristics by assessment method risks creating confusion, especially if Member States begin regulating each method independently. A more flexible and cost-effective approach would safeguard fair competition and ensure market access for manufacturers of all sizes.
Further uncertainty stems from the lack of clarity regarding hardware and Factory Production Control (FPC) requirements. EuroWindoor considers increased transparency in these areas essential to avoid unintentional market barriers.
EuroWindoor remains committed to working with the European Commission, Member States, and other stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions. However, this requires sufficient time to ensure a well-founded and practical outcome.
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