What will happen to CE marking after Brexit?

What will happen to CE marking after Brexit?

From 1 January 2021, the UKCA mark will start to replace the CE mark for goods sold within Great Britain. Some goods (e.g. certain medical devices) will have an extended transtion period up to 2023. For all other goods, the UKCA mark will become mandatory at the end of 2021.

Is CE marking still required after Brexit?

The CE marking is only valid in Great Britain for areas where GB and EU rules remain the same. If the EU changes its rules and you CE mark your product on the basis of those new rules you will not be able to use the CE marking to sell in Great Britain, even before 31 December 2022.

What is UKCA requirement?

What is the UKCA mark? The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) mark is the new UK product marking that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most products that previously required the CE mark. It will not be recognized in the EU market.

Who is responsible for UKCA marking?

manufacturer
The UK Conformity Assessed mark will be a mandatory mark on a product to indicate that it conforms to UK legislation. The manufacturer or their authorised representative will be responsible for affixing the UKCA mark to the product, which is the same principle as for CE marking but for the UK market.

What does the CE mark stand for?

The letters ‘CE’ appear on many products traded on the extended Single Market in the European Economic Area (EEA). They signify that products sold in the EEA have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.

What does CE marking stand for?

European conformity
) mean that the manufacturer or importer affirms the good’s conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards. It is not a quality indicator or a certification mark. “CE” is the abbreviation of “conformité européenne” (French for “European conformity”).

Is TUV A notified body?

TÜV SÜD Product Service is among the world’s first certification bodies to receive designation as a Notified Body for the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) by the Central Authority of the Länder for Health Protection with regard to Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (ZLG).

Who is affected by the CE Marking changes after Brexit?

Any product that has been sold in the UK with a CE marking on it, and anyone in the supply chain for those products, may be affected. The transition period following the UK’s departure from the EU ends on 1 January 2021. After this point, the regulations that have required CE marking will change in the UK.

What is the future of CE marking in the UK?

There will be a period of continued recognition of CE marking in Great Britain (check individual regulations for full details on end dates). UK approved bodies will replace the role of EU notified bodies. Follow the links below to see how BSI can provide for UKCA marking-related services for a range of products:

What will the new BSI regulations mean for the UK?

There will be differing regulatory models for Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and for Northern Ireland. BSI will continue to be a crucial part of the UK market structure – supporting businesses, government and product users, including consumers and patients:

What can BSI do for UKCA marking-related services?

UK approved bodies will replace the role of EU notified bodies. Follow the links below to see how BSI can provide for UKCA marking-related services for a range of products: For construction products, PPE, gas appliances, boilers, pressure equipment, lifts, marine equipment, measuring instrument and radio equipment.