Today, November 14, 2022, the UK Government has announced a two (2) year extension to the deadline for the UKCA conformity mark.
The official announcement can be accessed here. According to the update, the government will continue to recognize the CE marking for 2 years, therefore allowing businesses until December 31, 2024 to prepare for the UKCA marking. Businesses can also use the UKCA marking, giving them flexibility to choose which marking to apply.
To extend the deadline, the UK government has presented legislation to Parliament which is expected to receive approval by the end of the year.
In addition to the marking extension, the UK will allow:
- Businesses to affix the UKCA marking and include importer information for products from EEA countries on an accompanying document or label until December 31, 2027.
- Conformity assessment activities for CE marking undertaken by December 31, 2024 to be used by manufacturers as the basis for the UKCA marking, until December 31, 2027.
For more information, please contact iCertifi.