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UK statutory instrument

UKCA marking (Great Britain)

SI 2017/1206; SI 2016/1091; SI 2016/1101; SI 2008/1597

What it covers

Great Britain kept the EU product rules in its own regulations and introduced the UKCA marking from 1 January 2021. For motors, remotes and door operators the relevant regulations are the radio equipment, EMC, electrical equipment safety and machinery regulations. GOV.UK guidance (updated 21 August 2026) states that Great Britain continues to recognise the CE marking, alongside or in place of UKCA, under SI 2024/696 and gives no end date; the GOV.UK sector table (31 March 2026) lists UKCA or CE for radio equipment, EMC, electrical equipment safety and machinery. Northern Ireland follows EU rules.

Official number
SI 2017/1206; SI 2016/1091; SI 2016/1101; SI 2008/1597
Kind
UK statutory instrument
Issued by
UK Government (Department for Business and Trade)
Regions
Great Britain
Applies to
Shading motors (blinds, shutters, awnings), Door and gate operators
Marking
UKCA
Applies from
2021-01-01
Official text
gov.uk

Key dates

  1. UKCA marking available for products placed on the GB market. gov.uk
  2. The Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/696) continue recognition of the CE marking in Great Britain; no end date is given. gov.uk
  3. End of the easement allowing the UKCA marking on a label or accompanying document instead of the product. gov.uk

Market-access guides

Sources

  1. GOV.UK: Placing UKCA or CE marked products on the market in Great Britain (replaces Using the UKCA marking)
  2. GOV.UK: Product regulations by sector and current approaches to product marking
  3. Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/696)
  4. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
  5. Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
  6. Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
  7. Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

This is our summary, not the legal text and not legal advice. Check the official text before you rely on it.

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