EU Certification What is UKCA certification? CE mark in enterprises will be extended indefinitely

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) mark is the new British product mark. In the event of a "no-deal" Brexit, the mark will be used on certain products placed on the UK market, subject to parliamentary approval. ​

UKCA is the abbreviation of UK Conformity Assessed. On February 2, 2019, the British government announced the UKCA logo scheme that would be adopted in the event of a no-deal Brexit. This means that after March 29, trade with the UK will be conducted according to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. EU laws and regulations will no longer apply in the UK. UKCA certification will replace the CE certification currently implemented in the EU, and most products will be included in the scope of certification. On January 31, 2020, the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement was approved and officially came into effect. The United Kingdom has currently entered the "Brexit" transition period, during which consultations with the European Commission will be held. The transition period is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020. When the UK leaves the EU on December 31, 2020, the UKCA (UK Conformity Accreditation) mark will become the new British product mark.

On August 1, 2023, the British government officially announced that the use of the CE mark in enterprises will be extended indefinitely, while retaining the UKCA mark recognition method. The announcement applies to 18 regulations of the UK Department of Business and Trade DBT.

Affected by the downturn of the market economy, the British government has previously extended the recognition of the "CE" mark until December 31, 2024. In order to further remove barriers and reduce the burden on enterprises, the British government has made the latest concession, that is, it will continue to retain the "CE" mark indefinitely after the end of 2024.

The Ministry of Commerce announced that it will recognize the CE mark indefinitely after the original deadline of 2024.

As part of the government's push for smarter regulation, the extension of the CE certification mark period will reduce business costs and shorten the time it takes for products to be put on the market, benefiting consumers.

Following extensive engagement with industry, key requirements were met to reduce the burden on businesses and boost growth in the UK economy.

This extension means that the "CE" mark has long-term validity in the UK. Enterprises can flexibly choose "UKCA" or "CE" certification when their products enter the British market. Products that already have the "CE" mark do not need to undergo additional certification according to British regulations. "UKCA" certification.

However, according to EU law, CE certification is still a compulsory certification. Therefore, when the following products enter the EU and UK markets, they must still meet the CE requirements and be affixed with the CE mark, and the products must have an EU authorized representative.

Products applicable to the 18 regulations governed by DBT include:

Toys, pyrotechnics, recreational craft and personal watercraft, simple pressure vessels, electromagnetic compatibility, non-automatic scales, measuring instruments, measuring containers and bottles, elevators, equipment suitable for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX), radio equipment, pressure equipment, personal protection Equipment (PPE), gas appliances, machinery, equipment for outdoor use, aerosols, low-voltage electrical equipment.