UKCA

1. Certification Overview

UKCA stands for UK Conformity Assessed Marking. It is a new UK product marking introduced to replace CE marking in the UK market. It applies in England, Wales and Scotland, but not Northern Ireland, and covers most products that previously required CE marking. Manufacturers may continue to use CE marking for entry into Great Britain until January 1, 2025. From January 1, 2025, products on the Great Britain market must bear UKCA marking in accordance with the relevant regulations.

 

2. Certification Mark

 

3. Product Scope

1. Toy safety

2. Recreational craft and personal watercraft

3. Simple pressure vessels

4. Electromagnetic compatibility

5. Non-automatic weighing instruments

6. Measuring instruments

7. Lifts

8. Equipment for explosive atmospheres

9. Radio equipment

10. Pressure equipment

11. Personal protective equipment

12. Gas appliances

13. Machinery

14. Outdoor noise

15. Ecodesign

16. Aerosols

17. Low-voltage electrical equipment

18. Restriction of hazardous substances

 

Products covered by UKCA marking, with some special rules:

1. Medical devices

2. Rail interoperability

3. Construction products

4. Civil explosives

 

4. Certification Standards

Product	Safety Standard	EMC Standards
IT/AV power supplies and products	BS EN62368-1 BS EN60335-1 BS EN60335-2-29	BS EN55032 BS EN55035 BS EN61000-3-2 BS EN61000-3-3
Wireless Products	BS EN62368-1	BS ETSI EN 300 220 BS ETSI EN 300 440 BS ETSI EN 300 328 BS ETSI EN 301 357 BS ETSI EN 301 511 BS ETSI EN 301 489
Household Appliances	BS EN60335-1 BS EN60335-2-29 BS EN60335-XX	BS EN55014-1, BS EN55014-2, BS EN61000-3-2, BS EN61000-3-3
Medical Products	BS EN60601-1	BS EN55011, BS EN61000-6-2, BS EN61000-3-2, BS EN61000-3-3

 

5. Test Items

Certification Category	Test Items
LVD Test Items	Power, temperature rise, dielectric strength, impact, ball pressure, needle flame and power cord pull tests, among others
EMC Test Items	Conducted emissions, radiated power, radiated emissions, magnetic field emissions, voltage flicker, harmonics, electrostatic discharge, surge/lightning, and voltage dips and interruptions.

 

6. Required Documents

1. Product description;

2. Product drawings and related explanations;

3. Basis for assessing compliance with essential regulatory requirements;

4. Design calculation results and descriptions of tests performed;

5. Test reports;

6. Instructions for use and installation.

Note: Technical documentation must meet the specific requirements of each regulation and be retained for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market.

 

7. Factory Inspection

No factory inspection required

 

8. Important Notes

1. Products bearing the UKCA mark must have a UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC) signed by the manufacturer or its authorized representative.

2. (1) If the mark is reduced or enlarged, its lettering must be scaled proportionally to the design shown below;

(2) The UKCA mark must be at least 5 mm high, unless individual legislation specifies a different minimum size;

(3) The UKCA mark must be clearly visible. From January 1, 2025, it must be clearly visible and permanent.

3. Transitional arrangements apply to UKCA marking. Before January 1, 2025, the mark may be placed on the product or accompanying documentation. From January 1, 2025, it must be affixed directly to the product in most cases.

Note: Technical documentation must meet the specific requirements of each regulation and be retained for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market.