As part of its 20th anniversary events, the Federation of Construction Products Manufacturers (YÜF) hosted an online informational webinar titled “The New EU Construction Products Regulation CPR (2024/3110) – Implementations and Sectoral Impacts,” organized and developed by TÜRKÇİMENTO in collaboration with the Turkish Ceramics Federation (TSF), on July 3, 2025.
Key Stakeholders from Ministries Participate
The webinar featured expert speakers including Elif Berrak Taşyürek, Trade Expert from the Directorate General for International Agreements and the EU at the Ministry of Trade, and Nuran Danışman, Head of the Department of Construction Materials at the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. The event offered significant insights into the sector’s adaptation process to European Union legislation.
EU Legislation Reshaping Sectoral Standards
Elif Berrak Taşyürek emphasized that under the European Green Deal, the construction materials industry is undergoing restructuring through carbon border adjustment mechanisms, circular economy principles, and eco-design regulations. She noted that carbon-related financial obligations for energy-intensive sectors such as iron-steel, cement, and aluminum will commence in 2026. Concepts such as product lifecycle, environmental footprint, and digital product passports are now indispensable. Furthermore, she underlined that performance criteria and conformity assessment procedures have become mandatory for market access in the EU, and that sustainability standards have been introduced for product groups like cement and ceramics.
Digitalization and Transparency at the Forefront with the New CPR
Nuran Danışman outlined the main objectives of the revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR) as “ensuring the safe and sustainable circulation of products within the internal market, contributing to the green and digital transition, and protecting human health.” She stressed the importance of digital access to product information, transparency, and traceability in supporting the digital transformation of the construction sector. She also highlighted the need for standardization of systems such as the digital passport, environmental declaration software, complaint management, and information-sharing platforms. Additionally, she referenced the European Commission’s planned three-year technical roadmap to be released by 2026.
Over 120 Participants Engaged in the Webinar
More than 120 participants from public institutions, private sector organizations, and civil society attended the webinar. Enriched by questions and comments from attendees, the event was highly productive thanks to its interactive structure. TSF Secretary General Mehmet Mercan and YÜF Moderator and Director of the Quality and Environment Board Alpay E. İğrek emphasized the sector’s strong commitment to complying with EU regulations. It was noted that the new regulation brings about a multidimensional transformation in the construction materials sector, prioritizing environmental sustainability, digitalization, and human health. The event concluded with expressions of gratitude to the speakers.