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Great Britain will keep accepting CE-marked devices indefinitely

Other regulatory action · UK Government / MHRA

21 October 2026

After a spring consultation, the government confirmed that CE-marked devices, including spinal implants and surgical equipment, can continue to be placed on the GB market long term, with UKCA remaining the domestic route. A separate statutory instrument will update UKCA requirements.

Type
Other regulatory action
Company
UK Government / MHRA
Device
All CE-marked medical devices and IVDs
Date
21 October 2026
Jurisdiction
UK
Classification
UK policy (CE recognition)
Source
GOV.UK (MHRA press release)

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