UKCA

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) approval is a certification mark that indicates a product complies with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland).

The UKCA marking applies to most products that previously required the CE marking. This includes but is not limited to, electrical equipment, toys, machinery, medical devices, and personal protective equipment.

The UKCA marking came into effect on January 1, 2021. However, to allow businesses time to adjust to the new requirements, the UK government has permitted the continued use of the CE marking in the UK market until December 31, 2024, for most products.

Manufacturers must follow the conformity assessment procedures specified in the relevant UK regulations to affix the UKCA mark. This process often involves testing and certification to UK standards, maintaining technical documentation, and issuing a Declaration of Conformity.