Latest standards update from the British Compressed Air Society

08 February, 2022

Tim Preece

4. Products can be dual marked with CE marking and UKCA marking provided the regulations remain the same and therefore, compliance is the same for both UKCA and CE marking. The marks must have the appropriate address on the marking – so, for example, the GB address for UKCA marking. Businesses should remember that when exporting to Europe, they will need an authorised representative or importer inside the EU for the CE marking.

So, while businesses are able to use the CE marking for goods imported into the UK, to fully comply it is recommended that you read the Government’s easement alongside the product safety regulations that apply to your product.

Machinery Directive UK version Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Pressure equipment directive UK version

Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations 2016

While the Government has provided easement for goods imported into the UK, allowing the use of the CE marking during 2021 and 2022, the product safety regulations came into effect on 1 January 2021

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