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www.machineryupdate.co.uk MACHINERY UPDATE 5 PPMA matters No more false starts for the UK, we hope! Tim Paul CHAIRMAN, PPMA GROUP OF ASSOCIATIONS (INCORPORATING PPMA, BARA AND UKIVA) Whether we like it or not, we need to be prepared for a new normal on 1 January 2021. Whatever platitudes and dramas might unfold between the UK and EU Council members between now and 31 <strong>December</strong> <strong>2020</strong>, one thing is for sure: change is upon us. But are the changes really that bad? Through my global account director role with Domino UK and chairmanship of the PPMA Group of Associations since 2018, I have experienced the operational challenges of COVID-19 and Brexit first-hand. And while it could be argued that things remain “predictably unpredictable”, irrespective of your political allegiance and geographical standing, sometimes you need to force the hand that feeds you. Different does not mean indifferent, it simply means that we will be governed by a new set of circumstances. Multiple domain names and social media accounts have been taken down for selling C-19 ‘cures’ There are so many issues and connotations to Brexit, you can end up going full circle and come back with more questions than you have answers. Although the genuine hardship felt by many in this C-19 year cannot be ignored, in the main, I believe Brexit and the pandemic have created a series of opportunities that have been brilliantly disguised as problems and challenges, particularly for those serving the food and pharmaceutical sectors. However, where there is an issue of supply and demand comes opportunism, and those that are unfortunately willing can often exploit others. Therefore, deal or no deal, the implementation of things like the Medical Device Regulations (MDR) legislation in May 2021 can only be a good thing for consumers in the UK and our European counterparts (learn more in our special pharmaceuticals feature that starts on page 42). There is also the requirement for placing medical devices on the market, along with other cross-border manufactured goods, with different rules for Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the end of the transition period. Recent updates to conformity assessment now mean existing CE marking will continue to be recognised in Great Britain until 30 June 2023. Similarly, UK Notified Bodies will not be able to issue CE certificates, other than for the purposes of the CE UKNI marking (valid in Northern Ireland) and will become UK Approved Bodies from 1 January 2021. Undoubtedly, the road ahead will be bumpy, but UK manufacturing must stand as one to bring about new-found prosperity. It is time to make it happen. n Rulmeca offers a comprehensive range of high quality rollers, drum motors and technologies covering the most demanding applications in material handling. Components employed in any industry: airport security and logistics, postal and parcel handling, manufacturing and automation, packaging and palletizing, distribution, fish, food and beverage processing and warehousing. We are close to you, whenever you need us, with a global network of sales and service centers. BECAUSE PARTNERSHIP MATTERS. Rulmeca UK LTD Brunel Road, Earlstrees Road, Earlstrees Ind. Estate, Corby, NN17 4JW T. 01536 748525 rulmeca.com
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