Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he plans to take steps to retain the appointment of UK notified bodies which provide third party certification for the CE marking of products sold within the EU.

The UK’s ambition is to work towards a comprehensive future agreement with the EU, which includes securing the freest and most frictionless trade possible in goods. The UK wants to ensure a smooth exit, which minimises disruption for businesses and consumers when goods are placed on the UK and EU market. With regards to third party conformity and certification procedures, the Government aims to provide maximum legal certainty and confidence to citizens, consumers and businesses.