Government Information and events on the UKCA transition 1 January 2023 deadline

 

Government Information and support on the UKCA transition, 1 January 2023 deadline

 

 

 

What is the UKCA marking?

 

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new UK product marking covering most goods currently subject to the EU’s CE marking. Most manufactured goods will need to use the UKCA marking when placed on the market in Great Britain on or after 1 January 2023.

 

The requirements for the UKCA marking generally mirror those that currently exist for the CE marking. If the CE marking goes on the product or packaging currently, then so can the UKCA marking

 

You can place the UKCA and CE marking on the same product if it is destined for both markets so long as the product meets the relevant regulatory requirements for both markets. 

 

There are different rules for placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland which are detailed in the links and webinars below.

 

Businesses involved in the manufacture, importing and distributing of these goods should take action now to ensure they are compliant with any new rules by the 1 January 2023.

 

Webinar programme on the New UK Regulatory Regime: open for registration

 

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is running a series of Webinars on the new UK regulatory regime for goods for businesses.

 

Further guidance is available for businesses

 

·         Guidance on using the UKCA marking

·         Guidance on using the UKNI marking

·         Guidance on placing goods on the market in Great Britain

·         Guidance on placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland

·         A-Z of industry guidance to understand requirements for product types.