Following our article in December regarding CE & UKCA marking, the UK Government have amended some aspects of the requirements, in particular the date which ends recognition of the CE mark in the GB market. We have updated the article to reflect these changes.

Since 1985, manufacturers have been required to affix a CE mark to certain products to allow them to be sold in Great Britain (GB) and Europe. In the electronics industry, this process is well trodden as almost every product needs to be CE marked. But what happens when we are no longer part of the European Union (EU)?

From January 2023, manufacturers of all applicable products sold in Great Britain must affix the new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark.

If the product is going to be sold in Great Britain, the EU and Ireland, the CE mark must also be used meaning most products will be marked with both CE and UKCA marks.

Manufacturers will be given a transition period to allow them to evaluate their products requirements, obtain the appropriate documentation and make the necessary changes. From January 2021, manufacturers have been able to use either the CE mark or the UKCA mark. From January 2023 the CE mark will no longer be recognised in Great Britain.

So, what does this mean for your product?

If your product was self-certified and tested to the Harmonised standards you may not need to retest it, but you will need to generate a UKCA declaration and amend the technical file. Information about the standards to which your product has been tested should be stated on the Declaration of Conformity.

Cubik Innovation have extensive experience in the field of product compliance testing and documentation. Alongside our network of partners, we are well placed to help transition to the new legislative requirements. If you need help to ensure your product meets the new standards, get in touch.