The relaxations covers the following 18 regulations which are covered by DBT
Toys
Pyrotechnics
Recreational craft and personal watercraft
Simple pressure vessels
Electromagnetic compatibility
Non-automatic weighing instruments
Measuring instruments
Measuring container bottles
Lifts
Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres
Radio equipment
Personal protective equipment
Gas appliances
Machinery
Equipment for use outdoors
Aerosols
Low Voltage electrical equipment
There are different rules for medical devices, construction products, cableways, transportable pressure equipment, unmanned aircraft systems, rail products, marine equipment and eco-design. If your products fall under these regulations, you should continue to work towards the UKCA deadlines as set by the relevant government department.
Prior to today’s announcement, UK businesses who sell products which are covered by the above listed regulations, would have had to ensure their goods bear the UKCA mark to be sold on the UK internal market. Despite the previously planned divergence in conformality marking, to date the UK’s regulations have continued to align with the European standards.
This announcement was described by the Department for Business and Trade as supporting businesses by “eas[ing] business burdens and help[ing] grow the economy by cutting barriers and red tape”. The Business Minister explained that “by extending CE marking use across the UK, firms can focus their time and money on creating jobs and growing the economy”.
With regards to Northern Ireland, the CE Mark will have continued to have been mandatory in Northern Ireland (regardless of this decision), as per the terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework.
Find out more about placing manufactured products on the market in Great Britain
Find out more about placing manufactured products on the market in Northern Ireland
