The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year.

The government has made the following statutory instrument which will come into effect on 1 January 2021.

This guidance is about placing construction products on the GB market. The GB market refers to England, Wales and Scotland.

This document sets out our intentions as to what the legislation will say. The legislation will need to be approved in Parliament, so there may be changes. We will review the guidance once the legislation has been passed through Parliament.

Note: This guidance does not cover goods placed on the Northern Ireland market or goods placed on the GB market from Northern Ireland. Guidance on this will follow.

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’ by 1 January 2022.

Businesses are being encouraged now to be ready for the full implementation of the new UK regime, as soon as possible after 1 January 2021. Businesses will be able to use the UK mark from 1 January 2021. To allow businesses time to adjust, some CE marked goods, that meet EU requirements, may continue to be placed on the UK market.

However, this arrangement will end on 1 January 2022, and businesses should ensure they are prepared for the new system before it comes into effect.

www.gov.uk/guidance/construction-products-regulation-from-1-january-2021