UKCA Deadline Delay

The UK government has announced that they are once again extending the deadline for the completed transition to the ‘UKCA’  product safety marking.

This change will allow UK organisations to use either the new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) or existing CE marking for another two years, instead of enforcing the new marking from January 2022.

The extension was granted after construction leaders called for a delay, stating that current testing regimes are in chaos. The government have implemented the extension in response the the “difficult” economic climate we are current facing, as the result of the pandemic and war in Ukraine

Business Secretary Grant Shapps said: “This move will give businesses the breathing space and flexibility they need at this crucial time and ensure that our future system for product safety marking is fit for purpose, providing the highest standard for consumers without harming businesses.

The government is determined to remove barriers to businesses so they can get on with their top priorities, like providing quality customer service, enabling growth and supporting their staff.

This move will give businesses the breathing space and flexibility they need at this crucial time and ensure that our future system for product safety marking is fit for purpose, providing the highest standard for consumers without harming businesses.”