House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Further support for business as they transition to the new UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking regime
20 June 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by Paul Scully Con Sutton and Cheam
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government is introducing four measures to ease compliance with the UKCA marking regime.
- Secondary legislation will be laid by the end of the year to support businesses during the transition.
- Guidance on spare parts and existing stock will be updated to assist businesses with the new regime.
Issue summary
The statement addresses further support measures for businesses transitioning to the new UKCA marking regime.
Action requested
The Government is introducing four measures to ease compliance with the UKCA marking, including laying secondary legislation by the end of the year and updating guidance on spare parts and existing stock. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will also make a related announcement in conjunction with BEIS.
Key facts
- The UKCA marking becomes mandatory for goods first placed on the market in Great Britain after December 31, 2022.
- Four measures are introduced to reduce compliance burdens for businesses adopting UKCA.
- Secondary legislation will be laid before the end of the calendar year.