June 2025 marks the deadline for relevant construction products to adopt UKCA marking, a change from the previous published date of 1 January 2023, meaning that CE marking on relevant products will need to be transitioned across before 30 June 2025.

Based on the latest Government information, manufacturers are required to have the necessary UKCA marking in place before the upcoming deadline. However, we advise that for the latest information on regulatory changes, you consult the UK Government website for up to date information on UKCA requirements, here.

What is UKCA Marking?

UKCA Marking will replace CE Marking for any applicable products that are or will be placed in the GB market.

• Mandatory for NEW applicable products placed on the GB market when the changes come into effect.
• Mandatory for ALL existing applicable products placed on the GB market when the changes come into effect.
• Existing CE Marking will be recognised in the GB until the changes take effect.

What does this mean for manufacturers of distributors based in the UK?

If you are a manufacturer or distributor based in the UK, or situated in the EU, and you want to continue to trade within the UK, you need to understand these changes as they may affect your trading capabilities.

• Access to the UK Market
• Future specification will demand UKCA Marked Products
• CE Marking will no longer be recognised in the UK when this comes into effect
• UKCA Marking is required on products covered by Designated Standards (based on the equivalent harmonised European Standard)

How can the BBA help?

UKCA marking provides a range of benefits if you are looking to grow your reach within the UK Market, and working with the BBA means that we make this process as easy as possible, taking the hassle out of this transition. We offer:

• A simple and quick conversion process
• The convenience of  using your existing CE Marking for ease of conversion where possible
• To work with your existing EU Notified Body to keep things simple
• Supporting services for you to achieve UKCA Marking, such as Factory Production Control

What do manufacturers and distributors need to consider?

UKCA Marking conformity will depend on a number of factors that the BBA can discuss with you before progressing down this route:

•  The nation in which your company is based and manufacturing location
•  The markets you sell in to
•  Your current CE Marking portfolio including the UK Designated Standard and Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system required
• Whether your third-party conformity tasks are carried out by a UK Approved or EU Notified body
• Whether it is an existing product or a new product

How much time do I have left to apply?

If your manufacturing facilities are outside of the UK, we will need at least a 6-month lead time for our inspectors to book visits globally, which means that you’ve got 6-months left to get the process started.

If your manufacturing facilities are within the UK, we will need a 3-month lead-time before deadline to ensure you meet the proposed deadline of 30 June 2025.

We have put together an information hub that covers everything you need to know around the transition to UKCA marking, which you can view here. Please also review the latest information on the UK Government’s website here.