What is the UK Conformity Assessment Mark?
The UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark is the new UK product marking that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most products that previously required the CE mark.
It will not be recognized in the EU market. Products that require CE marking will still need a CE marking to be sold in the EU.
UK Government guidance information can be found here.
When does the UKCA mark come into force?
The UK Government has confirmed that the UKCA mark will come into force on 1 Jan 2021, although CE marking will continue to be recognized in the UK until the end of 2021. However, from the beginning of 2022 only products with UKCA marking will be accepted in Great Britain.
CE marking will continue to be recognized for products placed on the market in EU27 countries. Learn more about CE marking.
What products does the UKCA mark apply to?
Most products that are currently covered under regulations and directives for CE marking will fall under the scope of UKCA marking.
CTS is an accredited laboratory capable of UKCA mark testing and we can work with you on the required conformity assessment procedures that will allow you to affix the UKCA marking under the following areas:
- Lifts
- Marine
- Measurement Instruments
At the time of writing, guidelines and timescales regarding UKCA marking for Medical Devices and IVD’s differ to those for the products listed above.
How can organizations prepare for UKCA marking?
The steps you need to take to prepare for UKCA marking will depend on the current status of your business and your future market access requirements.
If your product requires the services of a notified body for third party assessment of conformity, you will need to check whether they are able to offer UKCA marking-related services. Only organizations who are approved bodies for UKCA marking will be able to offer this service.
We are ready to work with organizations who wish to apply for UKCA marking. Contact CTS today.
Why choose CTS for UKCA?
CTS are experts in European and UK market access requirements. And with one of the widest ranges of market access solutions, years of industry experience and expertise, we can work with you to navigate this landscape.
We are ready to respond, to your UKCA requirements and to offer UKCA marking services.