Manufacturers welcome delay to CA Marking deadline

Latest News Tue, Dec 13, 2022 8:02 AM

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has finally confirmed that the UK government will extend recognition of CE Marking for construction products until 30 June 2025.

Following a call with construction industry leaders, the government explained its intention to use the next 2.5 years to engage widely and scope out meaningful, sensible reform and transition plans.

This comes following considerable uncertainty over the last few weeks, with the Government’s initial UKCA extension announcement not including construction products.

The Construction Products Association welcomed the statement and clarified the position for manufacturers and the wider construction industry.

“The announcement does not delay the implementation of the UKCA Mark for construction products placed on the GB market but prolongs the period of recognition of the CE Mark,” explained Peter L. Caplehorne, CPA Chief Executive. “Use of the UKCA Mark has been permitted for some time now and it will continue to be available for use by the UK industry.

“We have been working for some time to bring about certainty for the marketplace and clarity involving the many interrelated issues that surround the shift to UKCA Marking. We are pleased to have avoided the potentially catastrophic situation that was unfolding. Still, while this avoids a potential cliff edge there are many business-critical problems that need to be resolved.

“We are keen to continue engaging closely with government and industry to resolve these as quickly as possible, particularly the practical and commercial factors that are needed to ensure smooth market conditions. Until then, manufacturers can now get back to supporting the UK construction industry and the urgent need to grow the economy.”

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