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Using harmonised standards to place CE marked products on the market in Great Britain: UKCA and CE regimes

Find out more about continued recognition of the Conformité Européene (CE) marking, and whether as a manufacturer you need to take additional steps to place your product on the market in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 31 March 2026
• Last updated: 31 March 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Using harmonised standards to place CE marked products on the market in Great Britain: UKCA and CE regimes

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Use this technical guide to understand:

• where continued recognition of EU product requirements applies 
• what to do where there is a difference between Great Britain designated and EU harmonised standards
• what to do where stricter conformity assessment processes apply
• what to do for products with type examination certificates

Published 31 March 2026

Last updated 31 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 31 March 2026

   Construction Product Regulations 2011 added to listing under 'UK products where continued recognition of EU requirements applies'. Explanation of type examination certificate added under 'Products with type examination certificates.

2. 31 March 2026

   First published.