BASA is aware that there is still some confusion in GB regarding the deadlines for UKCA marking. Please note that Construction products Legislation is completely separate from all other areas requiring UKCA marking and in our case ALL of the requirements are included in the actual, legislation. You should not follow guidance, dates or recommendations written by DBT (formerly BEIS), as it is the actual legislation in force that dictates the affixing of UKCA marking on construction products, due to the DLUHC statement "You should rely on the provisions of the legislation in preference to what is summarised in this guidance."

We appreciate that it can be very confusing for retailers who sell products that cross over multiple different product groups that come under GB legislation for UKCA marking. This note only relates to Construction Products, and only construction products under the scope of a designated or harmonised standard or a UKTA or an ETA can have UKCA or CE marking affixed.

The Guidance is very clear that for construction products, the legislation takes precedence over any government guidance and that the INTENTION is to amend the existing legislation to cease recognition of CE marking on 30th June 2025. This would mean that, if this intention is followed through with new legislation, from 1st July 2025, construction products would have to have UKCA marking affixed if under the scope of the legislation (ie under the scope of a designated standard or with a UKTA issued). This would require UK approved body testing where applicable.

Current rules, which allow for continued recognition of the CE mark, will remain in place until legislation is laid to end recognition of the CE mark.

Written by: LW