The UK government proposed a certification scheme for digital verification services on September 21, 2026. Conformity assessment bodies must follow specific processes and requirements when certifying these services against the UK digital verification services trust framework.
The instrument relied upon is the certification scheme for the UK digital verification services trust framework, which mandates adherence to defined processes and requirements.
This change primarily affects conformity assessment bodies involved in the certification of digital verification services, requiring them to familiarize themselves with the new processes to maintain compliance.
No specific deadline or transitional period is stated for compliance with the new requirements, but conformity assessment bodies should review the updated guidance to ensure alignment with the trust framework.