The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has announced a significant expansion to its Agrément Certification service, enabling manufacturers to achieve verified compliance with the Irish Building Regulations through a single, integrated Certification route.
The move responds to mounting industry pressure for clarity and efficiency when placing construction products on both UK and Irish markets.
For the first time, manufacturers can demonstrate full compliance with Parts A–M of the Irish Building Regulations as part of their BBA Agrément assessment, eliminating the need for duplicate certification processes and reducing time‑to‑market for innovation and product adoption.
Following extensive consultation with manufacturers, specifiers, and certification holders, the BBA identified rising frustration with fragmented regulatory pathways - particularly in the wake of updated post‑Brexit Irish Government guidance requiring explicit verification for any third‑party certification used in Ireland.
“The industry asked for clarity, efficiency, and certainty—and this launch delivers exactly that,” said Katy Roberts, Director of Sales, Marketing and Commercial, “Manufacturers operating in both markets can now demonstrate technical credibility and regulatory compliance through one trusted route, reducing duplication and supporting smoother specification decisions across the UK and Ireland.”
Ireland and the UK share many construction practices and regulatory principles yet historically required separate assessments for compliance. This new streamlined option:
- Removes the need for a second, standalone Irish compliance assessment
- Reduces certification costs and timelines
- Provides a unified, transparent regulatory pathway
- Enhances confidence among architects, specifiers, designers, and building control bodies
- Strengthens market access for manufacturers operating cross‑border
“This is a major milestone for manufacturers who supply both markets, and a demonstration of the BBA’s commitment to reducing friction across the construction ecosystem,” Katy added.
Manufacturers - both new applicants and existing certificate holders - can now opt into Irish Building Regulations compliance during their Agrément process or add the service via a straightforward variation to their existing certificate.
