UK Government Grants Indefinite Recognition to CE-Marked Medical Devices in Great Britain

The UK government has confirmed that CE-marked medical devices, including digital health technologies and AI-powered medical devices, will continue to be recognized indefinitely in Great Britain. This decision, announced on October 21, 2026, and reported on October 26, 2026, by Digital Health, aims to provide long-term certainty for patients, the NHS, and the industry, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential medical technologies. The move follows a public consultation launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in February 2026.