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You may well have spotted the CE mark on products before but perhaps not given it much thought. In this article we’ll cover what the CE mark is, how it’s been affected by Brexit and what it means for you.

What is CE marking?

CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.

Some examples of products that you would have seen the CE Marking on previously include:

Boilers & flues
Heat pumps
Baths
Shower enclosures
WC’s
Shower trays
Washbasins

You can see a full list of the products that CE marking applies to here.

Since, the UK is no longer part of the EU, a new product marking regulation is to be used in place of the CE mark for goods being placed on the UK market.

The UKCA mark explained

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark will replace the CE marking regime that’s currently used for certain goods sold in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland – but not Northern Ireland). The mark will confirm that health, safety and environmental regulations and standards are met on a relevant product.

When does this come into effect?

The Government has extended the date of transition from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2024. Currently, the government plan is that after 31 December 2024, the CE mark will no longer be recognised in Great Britain and any relevant products going forwards will need to have the UKCA mark instead. If a product has been placed on the UK market with a CE mark before 11pm on 31 December 2024, it does not need to be remarked or recertified to UKCA requirements and can continue to circulate on the GB market until it reaches its end user.

This guidance does not cover goods supplied to the Northern Ireland market or goods supplied to the GB market from Northern Ireland under unfettered access. For as long as the NI protocol is in force, Northern Ireland will align itself with EU rules and construction materials should carry either CE marking and the UK(NI) indication.

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The latest Guidance for Northern Ireland can be found here:

Construction Products Regulations in Northern Ireland

Moving qualifying good from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK

How does this affect you?

The supplier you’re purchasing from is responsible for selling products that have the correct certification but it’s important for you to be aware when you’re buying relevant products to check that the correct mark is displayed. This mark confirms that the product you have brought and are installing meets all health, safety and environmental regulations and standards.

Helpful links

Guidance on construction products regulations in Great Britain

Guidance on UKCA marking

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What’s changing with CE Marking?