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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024

24 January 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government plans to lay legislation in Spring using powers from the Retained EU Law Act.
  • Businesses will be allowed to use either CE or UKCA marks after 31 December 2024.
  • New measures including a 'Fast track UKCA' process and digital labelling options will be introduced.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK government's approach to product marking under the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) system and the continued recognition of 'conformité européenne' (CE) marks beyond December 2024.

Action requested

The government intends to lay legislation in Spring using powers from the Retained EU Law Act, allowing businesses to place goods on the market with either CE or UKCA marking after 31 December 2024. Additionally, new measures will be introduced for a 'Fast track UKCA' process and digital labelling options.

Key facts

  • The government plans to extend CE recognition indefinitely for 21 product regulations including Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations, Explosives Regulations, and Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment Regulations.
  • Businesses will have the flexibility to use indelible labels or digital labelling options starting later this year.
  • The government will monitor EU regulatory changes and may mandate UKCA marking for certain regulations in future.
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