On November 14, 2022, the British government officially announced that the mandatory implementation date of UKCA compliance marking was postponed for two years. That is, after the mandatory date of CE marking is changed to December 31, 2024, UKCA makring will be enforced from January 1, 2025.

Original provisions

After the end of the transition period of Brexit, from January 1, 2021, the new product compliance logo UKCA will be officially launched in Great Britain (including England, Wales and Scotland). The time limit will be extended on August 24, 2021, and the CE logo can be extended to December 31, 2022 in GB area of the UK. The goods put on the British and British market on January 1, 2023 cannot use the CE mark, but must use the UKCA mark.

Latest regulations

The British government continues to recognize the CE mark for two years, allowing enterprises to prepare for the UKCA mark before December 31, 2024. During the transition period, enterprises can continue to use the UKCA or CE mark.

In addition to the extension of the mark, the UK government allows:

◆ Before December 31, 2027, products from EEA (European Economic Area) countries shall be affixed with UKCA mark and importer information on the attached documents or labels.

◆ Before December 31, 2027, the CE certification completed by the manufacturer before December 31, 2024 can be used to apply for UKCA marking.

Official original link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/businesses-to-be-given-uk-product-marking-flexibility

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