UK announces policy update for EU 'CE' certification

The UK government announced on August 1st that it is committed to reducing the burden on businesses and helping economic growth by "eliminating barriers and red tape", and announced an indefinite extension of the period for businesses to use the "CE" mark. This policy is definitely a major benefit for companies that want to export their products to the UK. They only need CE certification to pass, and there is no need to apply for UKCA certification separately.

、According to the latest announcement, the Department of Commerce and Trade (DBT) has announced its intention to indefinitely extend the scope of CE marking for businesses, applicable to the 18 regulations owned by DBT. This is part of a broader and wiser regulation aimed at reducing the burden on businesses and helping economic growth by eliminating barriers and red tape. After extensive contact with the industry, UK companies will be able to continue using the CE mark together with UKCA. The Minister of Commerce has taken urgent action on this issue to avoid a cliff moment when UKCA is granted access in December 2024. This intervention measure will ensure that businesses no longer face regulatory uncertainty and can reduce unnecessary costs, allowing them to focus on innovation and growth.

According to EU regulations, products sold in the EU market must bear the CE mark certified by the EU to indicate compliance with a series of European directives on safety, health, environmental protection, and consumer protection. After Brexit, the UK government has mandated that products sold in the UK market must use a new logo, namely the UKCA logo, starting from January 1, 2021. In order to fully implement the UKCA mark, the UK government has stipulated that the validity period of the CE mark can only be extended until December 31, 2024.