Last updated: February 14, 2026

If you’re manufacturing products for the EU and wondering how to break into the UK post-Brexit, this episode is for you. Renaud Anjoran sits down with compliance expert Fredrik Grönkvist from ComplianceGate to demystify the increasingly divergent regulatory frameworks between the UK and the EU.

They unpack why CE marking still holds weight in the UK, what has changed since Brexit, and how manufacturers and importers can navigate dual compliance without doubling their workload. Tune in to avoid costly assumptions and get practical insights that could save your next product launch.

 

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Episode sections

  • 01:01 – Guest Introduction – Fredrik from ComplianceGate
  • 02:06 – History of UK and EU Regulatory Alignment
  • 03:06 – Brexit and the Unfolding Regulatory Chaos
  • 05:00 – Brexit Formalization and Retained EU Law
  • 06:39 – CE vs UKCA Marking and 2023–2024 Changes
  • 08:01 – Northern Ireland vs Great Britain: Regulatory Differences
  • 08:52 – Selling in Both the EU and UK: What Should Importers Do?
  • 10:10 – Practical Approach to Compliance for Both Markets
  • 21:02 – Should You Use CE and UKCA Together on Products?
  • 24:55 – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

 

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About Adrian Leighton

Adrian is the Sofeast group's experienced marketer and has worked in manufacturing for around a decade. He has a particular interest in new product development and sharing important manufacturing news from China. If you've read, watched, or listened to some Sofeast content, Adrian has probably had a hand in it!
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