Application of the UK conformity mark: UK21/G025

Adopted EU recommendation GEN-049. UK approved recommendation on the correct application of the UK conformity mark (the “Red Ensign”).

Question

Some UK Approved Bodies are insisting that the UK conformity symbol of the “Red Ensign” affixed to marine equipment is displayed by enclosing it in a box outline and will not accept it otherwise.

Recommendation

It is not compulsory to apply / display the Red Ensign included in a box outline.

The correct and relevant symbol is the Red Ensign itself. It should be allowed to display the Red Ensign either with or without a box outline according to the manufacturer’s choice, providing that the proportions as outlined in Annex 5 of MSN 1974 as amended are respected.

References

Items affected

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More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

Updates to this page

Published 18 July 2023