The UKCA marking is the conformity marking used for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).The CE mark is the equivalent of the UKCA mark in the European Economic Area (EEA). It was used in the UK until we left the EU. For most products, the CE mark can continue to be used instead of, or as well as, the UKCA mark.Some products, including medical devices, civil explosives, construction products, tobacco, fertilisers and cosmetics, require a UKCA mark but are also subject to additional rules and regulations, so please make sure you are familiar with those before you proceed with any conformity assessment procedures.
What is the UKCA trading standard : UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking
The UKCA marking is the new product marking following the UK leaving the European Union. It is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain. It covers most goods which previously required the European Union CE marking.
How do I use the UKCA logo
Using the UKCA Mark
- UKCA markings must only be placed on a product by the manufacturer or authorized representative (where allowed for in the relevant legislation)
- When attaching the UKCA marking, businesses take full responsibility for their product's conformity with the requirements of the relevant legislation.
Does the UKCA mark replace the CE mark : From 1 January 2021, the UKCA mark will start to replace the CE mark for goods sold within Great Britain. The CE mark will continue to be required for goods sold in Northern Ireland. Units already in the supply chain at the time the new rules come into effect can continue to be sold under the old rules.
With a CE mark, your product can be sold in the EU and in some other countries, including Turkey. To sell in the UK market, a UKCA mark needs to be affixed to all relevant products. In Northern Ireland, CE marking will continue to be valid, alongside the UK(NI) mark.
From 1 January 2021, the UKCA mark will start to replace the CE mark for goods sold within Great Britain. The CE mark will continue to be required for goods sold in Northern Ireland. Units already in the supply chain at the time the new rules come into effect can continue to be sold under the old rules.
Do you need CE marking to sell in UK
From 1 January 2021, the UKCA mark will start to replace the CE mark for goods sold within Great Britain. The CE mark will continue to be required for goods sold in Northern Ireland. Units already in the supply chain at the time the new rules come into effect can continue to be sold under the old rules.If so, you need to ensure it complies with UKCA requirements. This involves identifying the specific regulations that apply to your product, assessing it against these regulations, compiling a detailed technical file and creating a Declaration of Conformity to prove compliance.Only items covered by such a directive may bare the UKCA/CE mark and it is illegal to place the UKCA/CE mark on items which do not require it i.e. blankets, bibs and clothing do not require UKCA/CE marking.
Before you place a CE marking on a product, you need to establish which EU New Approach Directives apply to your product. You must not attach a CE marking to a product outside the scope of the directives. The process you follow depends on the directives that apply to your product.
Is UKCA getting scrapped : However, in the face of consistent opposition from business, the UK has changed tack and elected to indefinitely permit businesses selling electronic, industrial and consumer products to use either UKCA or CE marks when placing products on the GB market.
Can you sell without CE mark : Not all products must bear the CE marking. Only those product categories subject to specific directives that provide for the CE marking are required to be CE marked. CE marking does not mean that a product was made in the EEA , but states that the product is assessed before being placed on the market.
Has UKCA replaced CE
From 1 January 2021, the UKCA mark will start to replace the CE mark for goods sold within Great Britain. The CE mark will continue to be required for goods sold in Northern Ireland. Units already in the supply chain at the time the new rules come into effect can continue to be sold under the old rules.
'Indefinite extension'
The government's decision to recognise CE marking indefinitely means businesses no longer need to switch fully over to the UKCA marking for 18 categories of products.The UKCA marking came into force on 1 January 2021, although the CE marking will still be recognized in the UK until the end of 2024. However, from the beginning of 2025, only UKCA-marked products will be accepted in the Great Britain. Which products are covered by the UKCA marking
Can you sell in the EU without a CE mark : CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.