UKCA
The full name of UKCA is UK Conformity Assessed Marking, which is the UK conformity assessment mark in Chinese. It is a new product mark launched by the UK to replace the use of CE mark in the UK market.
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1. UKCA certification
The full name of UKCA is UK Conformity Assessed Marking, which is the UK conformity assessment mark in Chinese. It is a new product mark launched by the UK to replace the use of CE mark in the UK market. The UKCA mark applies to England, Wales and Scotland, but not Northern Ireland, covering most products that previously required CE marking. Manufacturers can continue to use the CE marking on their products to enter the British market until 1 January 2023. Products on the British market from 1 January 2023 must be marked with the UKCA mark in accordance with the relevant regulations.
2. Regulations related to UKCA certification
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Regulations on Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012
3. UKCA certification standards
Product |
LVD standard |
Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard |
IT/AV power supplies/products |
BS EN62368-1 BS EN60335-1 BS EN60335-2-29 |
BS EN55032 BS EN55035 BS EN61000-3-2 BS EN61000-3-3 |
Lighting products | BS EN60598-1, BS EN60598-2-XX |
BS EN55015 BS EN61547 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 |
Home 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 |
Batteries Products |
BS EN62133 BS EN62660 |
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Electric vehicles Products | BS EN15194 BS EN17128 |
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4. UKCA certification test project
Toys (Safety) Code 2011
Recreational Vessels Code 2017
Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Code 2016
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Non-automatic weighing Instruments Regulation 2016
Measuring Instruments Regulation 2016
Elevator Regulations 2016
Equipment and Protection Systems for use in potentially explosive Environments regulation 2016
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Pressure Equipment (Safety) Code 2016
Personal Protective equipment regulations
Gas appliance regulations
Mechanical Equipment Supply (Safety) Code 2008
Noise emission from outdoor Equipment in the environment Code 2001
Eco-design Regulations for Energy-related Products and Energy Information 2019
Aerosol Generators Regulation 2018
Regulations on limiting the use of Hazardous Substances in electronic and electrical Equipment 2012
5. UKCA certification technical documents
Generally at least include:
1. Product description;
2. Product drawings and related instructions;
3. Evaluation basis for compliance with the basic requirements of laws and regulations;
4. Design calculation results, description of the tests performed, etc.;
5. Test report;
6. Product use and installation instructions.
Note: The technical documentation must be prepared according to the specific requirements of each regulation, and the technical documentation must be retained for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market.
6. Rules for the use of the UKCA logo
1. Products affixed with the UKCA mark must be signed by the manufacturer or his authorised representative to sign the UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC).
2. (1) If the size of the logo needs to be reduced or enlarged, the letters of the UKCA logo must be scaled proportionally to the following styles;
(2) The height of the UKCA logo is at least 5mm (unless individual laws and regulations have other minimum size requirements);
(3) The UKCA logo is clearly visible (from January 1, 2023, it must be clearly visible and permanent).
3. The UKCA mark has transitional measures. Before January 1, 2023, you can choose to affix the UKCA mark on the product or accompanying documents. From 1 January 2023, in most cases the UKCA mark must be affixed directly to the product.
Note: The technical documentation must be prepared according to the specific requirements of each regulation, and the technical documentation must be retained for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market.
7. UK UKCA certification conformity statement (UK DoC)
Generally at least include:
1. The name and full address of the manufacturer or authorized representative (if applicable);
2. Product model and batch number;
3. A statement that the product manufacturer assumes full responsibility for the conformity of the product;
4. The information of the authorized organization that performs the conformity assessment (such as: the name, address, authorization number, certificate information, etc. of the authorized organization in the United Kingdom) (if applicable);
5. Information on relevant UK regulations that the product complies with;
6. Signature of the manufacturer or authorized representative (if applicable);
7. The date on which the declaration of conformity was issued;
8. Other relevant information.
Note: The Declaration of Conformity must be prepared according to the specific requirements of each regulation and must be retained for at least 10 years after the product has been placed on the market.