The UK national authority has published adopted statutory guidance on the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1107), as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It covers conformity assessment, marking and placing-on-market duties for ATEX-scope electrical and mechanical equipment supplied in Great Britain, affecting manufacturers, importers and distributors of hazardous area equipment. The guidance states no transition deadline.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published proposals to amend the UK designated standards lists for machinery and personal protective equipment, both dated 7 May 2026, with the resulting notices of publication scheduled for 5 June 2026. Further proposals cover low voltage equipment and construction products. Designated standards give presumption of conformity under Great Britain product safety regulations, so manufacturers UKCA marking these products must reconcile their technical files against the final notices.
