The UK government has confirmed an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. From the end of next year, certain products sold in Great Britain were due to have a new UK safety mark (UKCA). However, an announcement from the Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that the EU’s symbol will be recognised beyond the December 2024 deadline. Businesses will have the flexibility to choose either the new UKCA marking or CE mark as part of product safety regulations. What is the UKCA marking? 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 is not recognized in the EU market. Products that require CE marking will still need a CE mark to be sold in the EU.. CE marking extended indefinitely The government will continue to recognise CE marking on products sold in Great Britain. Businesses were able to start using the UKCA mark from 1 January 2021. However, the deadline for using the new marking has been repeatedly delayed over the past few years. […]