After the advent of Brexit, the UKCA mark is required to place certain types of products on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

The UKCA mark (UK Conformity Assessed) is theconformity assessment mark for Great Britain. It applies to most products previously covered by the CE marking.

The requirements of the UKCA marking are similar to those of the CE marking and define the technical characteristics of the product, the conformity assessment procedures and the applicable standards.

PRODUCT AREAS COVERED BY THE UKCA MARKING

• Toy safety
• Recreational craft and personal watercraft
• Simple pressure vessels
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Non-automatic weighing instruments
• Measuring instruments
• Lifts
• ATEX
• Radio equipment
• Pressure equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Gas appliances
• Machinery
• Equipment for use outdoors
• Ecodesign
• Aerosols
• Low voltage electrical equipment
• Restriction of hazardous substances

For the following products covered by the UKCA mark, there are also some special rules:

• medical devices
• rail interoperability
• construction products
• civil explosives.

WHEN THE UKCA MARK IS NEEDED

The UKCA mark came into force on 1 January 2021, but there will be a transition period until 31 December 2021 to allow companies to comply with the new requirements. From 1° January 2022 only products with the UKCA mark will be accepted on the UK market.

Since the UK now has the status of a “third country”, EU-based manufacturers or importers wishing to sell in the UK market will need to have an Authorised Representative in the UK.

ECM SERVICES FOR THE UK MARKET

Ente Certificazione Macchine, through a partner company based in the UK, provides companies wishing to place their products on the UK market with an Authorised Representative service.

Moreover, ECM is already working to apply for accreditation for the UKCA marking for medical devices and other directives for which we are accredited in the EU.

Contact us to know what we can do for you!

Paolo Bernardoni – Sales Manager ECM paolo@entecerma.it | (+39) 345 9938661

For more information on the UKCA mark, visit the website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking