UKCA / CE mark crossover period extended

The Government has today confirmed that businesses may continue to use the CE mark until 1 January 2023.

The update note to its guidance states:

"You can continue to use the CE marking for goods placed on the market in Great Britain until 1 January 2023. The UKCA marking must be used for placing goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2023. The UKCA marking can be used now and we encourage businesses to start using the UKCA marking as soon as possible."

For more information on UKCA marking see 'Product safety: due diligence'.