UKCA Update: Transition period extended by two years

Nov 24 2022

Considering the currently difficult economic conditions, the British government has opted for an extension regarding the transition period for the UKCA marking

The UK and the EU have been separate regulatory and legal areas since 2021. This is accompanied by a number of changes and poses major challenges for many companies. One of these changes is the introduction of the United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA), which replaces the EU CE mark in the UK. Products exported to the United Kingdom (England, Wales and Scotland) must therefore bear a UKCA marking from January 1, 2023. Separate rules apply to Northern Ireland.

Originally, a transition period was set until January 01, 2023. In June 2022, relaxations were already granted for the conformity procedure. On Nov. 14, 2022, the British government has now announced an extension of the transition period: CE marking will continue to be recognized until Dec. 31, 2024; from Jan. 01, 2025, all products exported to the United Kingdom must then bear a UKCA marking.

UKCA marking with Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is an accredited testing body for issuing the UKCA mark. We can carry out the necessary tests and certifications for you as an Approved Body, so that you can continue to place your products on the UK market. The motto here is "sooner rather than later" in order to avoid delays in the market launch.
This makes us your competent partner for dual certification UKCA and CE according to PESR and PED, among others, as well as many other directives for consumer goods and industrial products via our Consumer Products Services division.

To learn more about UKCA compliance and how Bureau Veritas can help your company maintain market access in the UK, visit our "UKCA Marking" service page or contact us:

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