Schedule 11: Construction products regulations Paragraphs 17 – 19 – Information Background
There are a number of bodies in the UK, including those with regulatory or enforcement functions, which may, in the exercise of their functions, obtain information about construction products which are, or may be, unsafe. This regime will create an information Gateway which will allow for this information to be shared lawfully with the appropriate relevant authority (and between such authorities where necessary) and which can then be used in the exercise of their regulatory functions. The regime will allow for the publication of information, which could assist anybody considering using such products. This regime is intended to support the effective exercise of the regulation of construction products in the UK.
Example
If, for example, a fire and rescue authority in England has information about the contribution to the spread of fire of a particular construction product, the fire and rescue authority will be able to share that information with the relevant regulator, who would then be in a position to investigate and take any appropriate enforcement action.