CPA Warns UKCA Mark Continues for Construction

THE CONSTRUCTION Products Association (CPA) has warned that today’s announcement by the Government that CE marking can continue indefinitely does not apply to construction products.

CA Mark Continues

Peter Caplehorn, CPA Chief Executive

Peter Caplehorn, CPA Chief Executive, said, “The situation for our sector remains the same; that is, recognition of the CE mark for construction products in Great Britain will continue until 30th June 2025, when implementation of the UKCA marking scheme is set to become mandatory.

“We fear that policy makers do not fully understand or appreciate the gravity of this policy position not only for our sector and the construction industry, but indeed for any government ambitions related to the UK’s housing, schools, hospitals, infrastructure and wider built environment.

“The CPA has long argued that every day that manufacturers have to wait for clarification from government causes more damage. This uncertainty has exacerbated product availability issues, led to UK and foreign manufacturers pulling products from the UK market, diminished investment and R&D, and therefore negatively impacted jobs and the ability of the product sector to support the UK construction industry every day.

“We hope that today’s announcement reflects a new appreciation by policy makers of the cost and burden caused by the UKCA Mark scheme. We will appreciate further discussions with the government to ensure the UK construction products sector sees similar clarity very soon.”

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