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What is PAS 2000 Construction Products – Bringing Safe Products to Market – Code of Practice about?
PAS 2000:2026 provides recommendations that construction product manufacturers and other economic operators can adopt to demonstrate that they have taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the construction products they place on the market are safe for their intended use.
Sponsored by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the code of practice outlines a due diligence approach consistent with Recommendation 3.3 of the Morrell‑Day Review, supporting industry efforts to meet safety and accountability expectations for construction products. It is intended to promote a culture of safety, transparency, and continual improvement across the construction supply chain.
Who is the PAS for?
PAS 2000:2026 will be relevant to:
- Construction product manufacturers, including those who place own label products on the market
- Importers and distributors
Product designers and specifiers
- Contractors and installers
- Building designers
- Building owners and accountable persons
- Regulators and conformity assessment bodies
- Insurers and warranty providers
What does the PAS cover?
The PAS will cover considerations such as:
- Pre‑market risk assessment
- Factory production control processes
- Product information and documentation
- Collection and use of market feedback
PAS 2000:2026 is a voluntary code of practice. It does not replace or supersede statutory or regulatory requirements, but provides guidance on good practice to help organisations demonstrate product safety and due diligence.
Why you should use the PAS?
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Due diligence: supports organisations in demonstrating that they have taken all reasonable steps to ensure their products are safe for their intended use.
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Accountability: provides practical guidance for documenting processes, roles, and decision‑making linked to product safety and risk management.
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Trust: encourages consistent and transparent practices that support confidence among clients, regulators, and insurers.
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Collaboration: promotes a shared approach to responsible product governance across the construction supply chain.
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Industry commitment: reflects the sector’s ongoing drive to improve consistency in product safety and integrity.
Using PAS 2000:2026 helps organisations to align their processes with established guidance on due diligence and accountability in construction product safety.
What is new about the PAS?
Introduces guidance to help construction product manufacturers and stakeholders evidence safety and compliance.