Plans for costly post-Brexit tests on goods shelved in another U-turn

Plans to force UK firms to put their goods through expensive new tests before they can go on sale have been shelved, in another Brexit U-turn.The new ‘UKCA’ quality mark was due to replace the EU’s ‘CE’ badge from 1 January – as a symbol of Britain having the left the bloc – but ministers now accept it would be a ‘burden for business’.Businesses had protested that the tests would represent pointless and costly red tape where goods have already been approved by the EU as meeting the standard required.Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inBrexitJacob Rees-MoggGrant ShappsBritish Chambers of CommerceThe new ‘UKCA’ quality mark was due to replace the EU’s ‘CE’ badge from 1 JanuaryEPA