All UKCA marking articles
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CommentEuropean CE mark extension gives UK manufacturers the chance to remain competitive
The recent extension to the UK鈥檚 acceptance of the European CE mark offers an overdue opportunity to drive the construction products industry towards increased safety, performance and trade, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association
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NewsFears government鈥檚 slow response to Morrell review could 鈥榝reeze progress鈥� on building product safety
CPA says clarity needed on UKCA mark
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NewsUKCA mark plans need to be in place a year before deadline, CPA warns
Full rollout of new certification system was delayed by two and a half years in December but many key issues left unresolved
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NewsTwo and a half year respite for construction products as government finally provides CE mark clarity
Housing department finally buckles under pressure to delay new certification rules
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NewsConstruction firms sweat on Shapps鈥� CE mark decision with rival department to have final say on move
Business secretary said yesterday existing mark will stay in place until 2025 but approval for industry rests with DLUHC
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NewsWeeks after saying it wouldn鈥檛 budge, government tells firms they can use CE mark for another two years
Replacement scheme won鈥檛 come into force until 2025, three years after it was supposed to be up and running
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NewsLittle progress made on post-Brexit certification system, products chief warns
No updates on key issues facing the industry following summer of political turmoil, CPA boss says
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NewsGovernment relaxes certification scheme to allow EU tests on existing products
CPA chief says questions remain over UKCA mark
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NewsTesting sector in limbo as government fails to clarify new certification rules
BBA chief 鈥榲ery concerned鈥櫬燽y approaching deadline for UK-only testing regime
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NewsGovernment still not set date for meeting with industry leaders over certification concerns
Ministers told four months ago testing issues could halt construction of 150,000 homes next year
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FeaturesConstruction faces new certification crisis
Lack of testing facilities means industry may not have time to prepare for the introduction of the UKCA mark in less than a year
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NewsGovernment to finally meet CLC over product certification worries
Talks with construction minister Lee Rowley to be held in coming days as concerns grow over UK鈥檚 capability to carry out tests
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NewsBusiness secretary still to meet CLC over mounting products testing crisis
Government yet to respond to group鈥檚 warning on new certification rules
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NewsSlow progress on new product testing regime could delay more than 150,000 homes, CLC warns
Group calls for urgent meeting with business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng as concerns grow over UKCA mark deadline
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NewsGovernment bows to industry pressure and extends deadline for post-Brexit certification rules
Groups had previously raised concerns about capacity to test products ahead of CE replacement coming into force next year
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NewsGovernment 鈥榗oming round鈥� to extending transition period for new post-Brexit certification system
Officials 鈥榥ot aware of the complexity鈥� of switching over to new UKCA marking system
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NewsPost-Brexit factory inspections for products firms streamlined after agreement between certifiers
Manufacturers previously had to pay twice for factory inspections from UK and EU inspectors
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NewsGovernment looking at extending deadline for post-Brexit certification rules as worries mount over timetable
Current CE mark system due to be replaced at beginning of next year