UK conformity assessment (UKCA) marking is used on products placed on the market in Great Britain (GB). It shows that products comply with requirements in legislation applying in GB. Businesses have been able to use the UKCA mark since 1 January 2021 to demonstrate their conformity with product standards in England, Scotland and Wales.
The original deadline for applying the UKCA marking was 31 December 2022. However, given the difficult economic conditions created by the recent events the UK government will continue to recognise the CE marking for 2 years, therefore allowing businesses until 31 December 2024 to prepare for the UKCA marking. Whilst the UKCA marking can be used now this extension means businesses can choose to use the CE marking until 31 December 2024.
Northern Ireland will continue to recognise the CE marking for goods placed on the market in Northern Ireland. Businesses will need to use the UKNI marking if they use a UK Conformity Assessment Body to test their products.
UKCA Certification
According to GOV.UK, the UK government will be introducing legislation to allow conformity assessment activities undertaken by EU Notified Bodies, for CE certification before 11pm on 31 December 2024, to be used by manufacturers to declare existing product types as compliant with UK requirements. Products must still bear the UKCA marking and will need to undergo conformity assessment with a UK Approved Body at the expiry of the certificate or after 31 December 2027, whichever is sooner.
Gexcon Certification can assist with the UKCA certification process for existing certificates. Contact us to learn more about the UKCA certification process.
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