Digital labelling for imports

31st January 2024

The UK government has announced it will introduce new legislation to allow for digital labelling of imports to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. Digital labelling will allow businesses to put all relevant regulatory or manufacturing information online, rather than having to print it on products, thus saving time and money.

More categories to keep using CE mark

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) also confirmed it would extend the indefinite use of the EU’s CE mark to a further three product categories, having last summer announced it would extend its use within the UK indefinitely for the 18 categories under its remit. Following feedback from industry, DBT is continuing CE recognition for eco-design, civil explosives and, in most circumstances, restriction of hazardous substances (in electrical equipment). The new rules do not cover medical devices, construction products, marine equipment, rail products, cableways, transportable pressure equipment or drones. The full list of regulations covered by the announcement can be found here - New laws to introduce digital labelling for businesses and reduce regulation costs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)