UKCA Product Marking

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking shows products meet UK safety requirements for placing on the Great Britain market. It replaced CE marking for the GB market, though CE marking remains accepted indefinitely.

UKCA Marking Requirements

UK Conformity Assessed marking for products

UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking shows that products meet UK safety requirements. It replaced CE marking for the GB market.

UKCA required: Most goods previously requiring CE marking
CE marking accepted: Until further notice (indefinitely extended)
Northern Ireland: CE marking OR UKNI marking required
UKCA not recognized: EU market - CE marking required for EU sales
Conformity assessment: Self-declaration or UK Approved Body
Technical documentation: Must be kept for 10 years

Products Requiring UKCA Marking

Product categories that need UKCA marking for GB market

Electrical equipment: Low voltage (50-1000V AC, 75-1500V DC)
Machinery: As defined in Supply of Machinery Regulations
Toys: Products designed for children under 14
Personal protective equipment: PPE for workplace and consumer use
Radio equipment: Radio transmitters and receivers
Pressure equipment: Pressure vessels, piping, safety accessories
Medical devices: Separate UKCA medical device marking
Construction products: UK mark for construction products

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