British Standards Institution signposts launch event for PAS 2000:2026

The launch event takes place on 10 March from 09.30 am-11.30 am at the Royal College of Pathologists, [email protected], 6 Alie Street, London E1 8QT.

Developed in response to the Morrell/Day ‘Testing for a Safer Future’ report and the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, PAS 2000 describes the framework against which manufacturers can show they’ve taken all reasonable steps to ensure that their products are safe for their intended uses.

Those practitioners responsible for manufacturing, specifying, testing or procuring construction products will be able to learn what’s in the new Code of Practice, why it matters and how organisations can lead the way in delivering safer and more reliable products.

Key areas of focus

Specifically, the launch event will concentrate on the following key areas:

*understand the PAS 2000 standard: what it covers, who it’s for and how it supports safer construction products

*learn how to demonstrate product safety: discover the framework for evidencing the fact that products are safe for their intended uses

*deliver reliable evidence: find out how to provide comprehensive, accurate and trustworthy information to support product claims

*hear from the experts: receive insights from the technical author, sponsors and sector leaders about the standard’s development and impact

*stay ahead of regulation: see how PAS 2000 aligns with the latest industry reforms and Government recommendations

*network with peers: connect with manufacturers, importers, distributors, designers, contractors, building owners and clients, etc

Event timings

*9.30 am: Registration, refreshments and networking 

*10.00 am: Welcome and introductions

*10.10 am: Presentation from the PAS 2000 sponsor

*10.20 am: PAS 2000 overview and purpose statement 

*10.50 am: Construction products reform overview 

*11.10 am: Q&A with speakers 

*11.25 am: Closing remarks 

*11.30 am: Event close and networking

Speakers on the day will include Ian Richardson (built environment sector lead at the BSI), Hywel Davies OBE (technical author of PAS 2000) and Geoff Brown (assistant director at the Office for Product Safety and Standards).

*Registration for this free event is available online by visiting the BSI’s website