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GGF Reaction to UKCA Extension
» MHCLG ( MINISTRY OF HOUSING , Communities and Local Government ) on Tuesday 24th August updated its Guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the GB market . The Government announcement stated ; “ Businesses must prepare for the end of recognition of the CE mark in GB and affix the UK marking using a UK-recognised ‘ approved body ’. Our intention is to end recognition of the CE mark by 1 January 2023 . Current rules will remain in place until legislation is laid to end recognition of the CE mark .
“ Businesses should comply with the new UK regime , as soon as possible . This includes use of the UK mark in GB . To allow businesses time to adjust , some CE marked goods , that meet EU requirements , may continue to be placed on the GB market . However , we intend for this arrangement to end on 1 January 2023 , and businesses should ensure they are prepared for the new system before it comes into effect after we have laid legislation .”
Over the last two years , the GGF has been in discussions with MHCLG ( Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government ) on the issues ( testing and certification ) around the continuous implementation of the Construction Products
Regulation and CE marking post – Brexit . The concerns raised by the GGF still remain and the Federation is constantly pushing for a Mutual Recognition Agreement ( MRA ) that would be accepted by the EU27 before the legislation expires at the end of next 2022 .
David Borland , GGF Senior Technical Officer commented : “ The EU has refused to recognise test evidence for AVCP3s ( Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance 3 ) since 1st January 2021 if supplied by a UK testing body . This will still mean additional testing costs for UK businesses notwithstanding the possible backlog of products to be tested . So whilst we are relieved for the extension , we remain cautious about the future of testing and certification for UK products . On behalf of our Members , we will continue dialogue with Government and hope for a smooth transition to UKCA marking .”
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