Through the new company ENTE CERTIFICICAZIONE MACCHINE UK LTD, the range of services that ECM offers to companies wishing to export their products to the UK market is increasing.

From 1 January 2023, all products destined for the UK market (England, Wales and Scotland) must bear the UKCA mark. CE marking continues to be accepted during the transitional period which ends on 31 December 2022. After this date, the CE marking will no longer be recognised and must be replaced by the UKCA marking, which can already be used to place products on the UK market.

The UKCA marking (UK Conformity Assessed) covers most products that required CE marking and sets out technical requirements, conformity assessment procedures and applicable standards, very similar to those of the CE marking.

Through the new company Ente Certificazione Macchine UK Ltd, the scope of services to companies wishing to trade with the UK or who are facing the transition to the new UKCA marking is extended.

ECM SERVICES FOR THE UK MARKET

1. THIRD PARTY UKCA COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

For companies looking to export their products to the UK market, Ente Certificazione Macchine carries out third party UKCA compliance verification, including:

• verification of the technical documentation that the company must prepare in accordance with the UKCA marking,
• laboratory testing based on the applicable standards.

In case of a positive assessment, ECM issues a third party UKCA Certificate confirming that the product meets the requirements.

2. AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE SERVICE

Following Brexit, EU-based manufacturers or importers wishing to export their products into the UK must have an authorised representative based there.

Ente Certificazione Macchine UK Ltd is able to act as an Authorised Representative for European companies wishing to place their products on the UK market.