UKCA marking and UK approval process – indefinite CE mark recognition beyond 2024 deadline
As follow-up on our NEWS from 29th November 2022, we want to inform as follow:
The UK Department of Business and Trade (DBT) announced its intention on 1st August 2023, to extend the use of CE marking indefinitely and announced the indefinite recognition of CE marking beyond the previously stated deadline of 2024.
This extension is intended to give companies flexibility and the choice to use either the UKCA or CE approach to market products in the UK. This update applies to the 18 regulations under the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). These are:
- toys
- pyrotechnics
- recreational craft and personal watercraft
- simple pressure vessels
- electromagnetic compatibility
- non-automatic weighing instruments
- measuring instruments
- measuring container bottles
- lifts
- equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
- radio equipment
- pressure equipment
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- gas appliances
- machinery
- equipment for use outdoors
- aerosols
- low voltage electrical equipment
Web:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking
Update, 17th May 2024:
The CE recognition end date of 31 December 2024 has been removed by the GB government. References to new legislation included which the government has laid to continue recognition of current EU requirements for a range of product regulations, including the CE marking, meaning businesses will have the flexibility to use either the UKCA or CE marking to sell a range of products in Great Britain. Relevant products and affected sectors have been included, as well as general updates to the guidance.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ce-marking#full-publication-update-history