Post-Brexit information and guidance
| 24 May 2021 |
The slow-down of efficiency and productivity in early 2021 due to the pandamic is now indicating that due to a number of factors availability and prices of materials is rapidly escalating. This guidance considers the issues and identifies possible safeguards to be considered in understanding and managing the risk. |
| 28 Nov 2020 |
This document outlines the portals available to win public sector contracts. |
| 17 Sep 2020 |
This guidance offers an overview of the current situation, the possible scenarios dependent on the securing of a trade deal with the EU, suggested mitigating actions, and other important information, plus useful links and resources. It is appropriate for all businesses across the industry and along the supply chain. |
| https://www.cbi.org.uk/uk-transition-hub/data-flows/ | |
| https://www.cbi.org.uk/uk-transition-hub/public-procurement/ |
Employment and Skills - key links & information:
| 26 October | CBI post-transition guidance (people) Basic overview of key implications, including for existing employees and future recruitment |
| 26 October | CLC movement of people guidance More detailed guide about the new points-based immigration system for recruiting skilled workers from outside the UK. ECA contributed to the contents of this guide, as a member of the Construction Leadership Council’s Movement of People working group. |
The latest Government and other official information on UK Transition is at: www.gov.uk/transition
| Helplines to help any business doing business with the EU from 1 January: in England, call 0800 998 1098 in Wales, call 0300 060 3000 in Northern Ireland, call 0800 181 4422. |
| https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-personal-data-after-brexit |
| https://www.gov.uk/government/news/intellectual-property-after-1-january-2021 |
| Information on the regulation of machinery and equipment is at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/brexit/index.htm |
| https://www.cbi.org.uk/uk-transition-hub/ |
Import and export of goods
From 1 January 2021 the process for importing and exporting goods will change. Government guidance on what you need to do to continue exporting or importing is at:
Further Advice:
| 14 June 21 |
Availability of cable management products Manufacturer’s body BEAMA has issued a further update on the availability of materials for the supply of metallic and non-metallic cable management systems (CMSs). It warns that long lead times for CMS supplies are expected to continue into Q1 2022, coupled with increasing raw material costs. |
| 05 Dec 20 | Construction supplies availability Build UK and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply have published a report on the supply of construction materials from 1 January 2021. The report can help businesses understand where goods are manufactured and how they will be affected by changes in regulation, currency fluctuations, transport arrangements and import duties at the end of the transition period. The report is available here. |
| https://www.cbi.org.uk/uk-transition-hub/importing-goods-from-the-eu/ | |
Technical Standards (including product safety):
| 24 Aug 21 |
UKCA product markings UK requirements on product markings are expected to change from 1 January 2023 with the mandatory requirement for products to carry a UK Conformity Assessed Mark (UKCA). www.gov.uk/government/news/businesses-given-more-time-to-apply-new-product-safety-marking |
| 08 Dec 20 | All harmonised standards that give a presumption of conformity to EU law at the end of the transition period will become ‘designated standards’ by the references being published on GOV.UK. Businesses will be able to use designated standards to provide presumption of conformity with GB law. More details - here. |
| 28 Oct 20 | CLC Conformity Marking of Construction Guide CLC guidance on the conformity marking of construction products after the expiration of the transition period with the EU (after 31 December 2020). From 1 January 2021 there will be three different product marks that manufacturers, and others in the supply chain, may need to apply. Access the guide here |
| 09 Nov 20 | BASEC has issued information to help electrical and other engineering services business to prepare for the imminent changes and ensure cables remain compliant in the United Kingdom. Details are at: https://www.basec.org.uk/news/2020/11/9/ukca-update-for-cable-stockists-and-distributors/ https://www.basec.org.uk/uploads/documents/CPR-and-UKCA-position-update-from-BASEC.pdf |
| CE Marking - 2021 and beyond... | |
| 01 Nov 20 | Confirmation from BEAMA/EDA that when wholesalers are checking regulatory compliance, the CE mark will be used for the whole of 2021. UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking will not become a requirement for most products until 2022. A BEAMA confirmation letter is at: https://www.eda.org.uk/eda-brexit-hub/labelling/ |
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland:
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukni-marking-from-1-january-2021
- https://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/guidance-on-the-movement-of-goods-and-materials-into-and-between-gb-and-ni-published/
- https://www.cbi.org.uk/uk-transition-hub/moving-goods-from-gb-to-northern-ireland-post-transition-guidance/
- http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-business/research-and-information-service-raise/brexit-and-ni/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/leaving-eu-brexit
- Invest NI’s Brexit preparation grant for businesses