UK extends the acceptance of CE marked goods

Aug 25, 2021
Due to the impact of the pandemic on businesses, CE marked goods that meet EU requirements (where these match UK requirements) can continue to be placed on the GB market until the end of 2022.
The UKCA mark must be used for placing goods on the GB market from 1 January 2023.
Product sales areaType of goodAccepted marking
Placing goods on the market in Great BritainManufactured goods being placed on the GB market until the end of 2022.UKCA or CE
Manufactured goods placed on the GB market from 1 Jan 2023.UKCA
Qualifying Northern Ireland goods being placed on the GB market under unfettered accessCE or CE+UKNI
Placing goods on the market in Northern IrelandManufactured goods being placed on the market in NI using an EU conformity assessment bodyCE
Manufactured goods being placed on the market in NI using a UK-based bodyCE+UKNI
Placing goods on the EU marketManufactured goods being placed on the EU marketCE