EPLF statement on the ECJ decision regarding German requirements for construction products

28 October 2014

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On October 16, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that through the use of what are known as Bauregellisten (Building Rules lists) the Federal Republic of Germany had impeded market access to Germany for construction products already carrying CE conformity marking. This practice is in breach of EU law.

The EPLF (Association of European Producer of Laminate Flooring) welcomes this judgement and views it as a milestone on the road to permanently removing market barriers that still exist in various member states within the EU.

As a European association, the EPLF expressly supports the harmonisation of the EU single market in accordance with applicable European agreements and rules for the free movement of goods - for construction products and all other products.