UKCA Mark Services
The United Kingdom Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark is a new UK product marking that will be required for certain goods sold in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland). It applies to most goods that previously required the CE mark. For Northern Ireland, the CE regulations remain valid.
Obtaining the UKCA mark:
- Ensures continued access to the United Kingdom market,
- Limits the impact of Brexit on your business, and
- Assures customers that your products and business meet current regulations.
When Do I Need the UKCA Mark on My Products?
The UKCA mark came into force on January 1, 2021. Beginning January 1, 2022, goods are required to have the UKCA mark to be sold in Great Britain. In the interim, the CE mark will continue to be recognized in the UK.
Depending on the product, the UKCA mark may be attached to the product with an affixed label or on an accompanying document, such as a manual.
The timeline for medical devices differs slightly. Medical devices must have the UKCA mark as of July 1, 2023, and the CE mark will be accepted until that time. More information on medical devices is available on the
UK government website
.
What Products Require the UKCA Mark?
The UKCA mark applies to most goods that previously required the CE mark.
DEKRA is committed to supporting customers with the implementation of UKCA marking. Our services include:
- Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX),
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED),
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
- Low Voltage Directive (LVD),
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
- Outdoor Noise Directive (OND), and
- Machinery Directive (MD).
DEKRA can handle your certification in-house, starting with an IECEx/ATEX update project. We then inform you of the DEKRA UKEx certification number so that you can update documentation, manuals, and nameplate. Once DEKRA receives accreditation as a United Kingdom Approved Body (UKAB) in October 2021, we will issue UKEx certificates, UK-QAN, and archive UK-Technical construction files.