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Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland follows EU product rules under the Windsor Framework. For detailed requirements, please refer to our European Union market access page.

1.9M
Population
£63B
GDP (2023)
EU+UK
Market Access

Key Requirements Overview

CE Marking

Same as EU requirements

EU Product Rules

Full alignment with EU regulations

UKNI Indication

Added when UK-approved body is used

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Northern Ireland Follows EU Rules

Under the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland continues to follow EU product rules for most manufactured goods. This means the same directives, standards, and CE marking requirements that apply in the EU also apply in Northern Ireland.

Same Requirements as the EU

CE marking requirements, directives, testing standards, and documentation obligations in Northern Ireland are identical to those in the EU. For detailed compliance information, please refer to our European Union market access page.

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Key Points for Northern Ireland

CE Marking Required
Same as EU – all applicable EU directives must be met
EU Directives Apply
Low Voltage, EMC, Machinery, Toy Safety, PPE, and all other EU regulations
Same Testing Standards
EN harmonised standards identical to EU requirements
Access to GB Market
Qualifying NI goods can move to Great Britain using CE marking

Quick Facts

Official Language
English
Currency
Pound Sterling (£)
Regulatory Framework
EU rules under Windsor Framework
Market Access
EU single market for goods + GB market for qualifying goods

Related Markets

EU Flag European Union
GB Flag Great Britain

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