UKCA marking and UK construction market requirements
What is UKCA marking?
Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, a new period of marking began on 1 January 2021 for products to be placed on the UK (England, Wales and Scotland) market. This includes most products that bear the CE marking. NB! There are separate requirements for Northern Ireland, where the UKCA marking is not sufficient. UKNI or CE marking requirements must be followed.
Although the new marking scheme entered into force on 1 January 2021, companies will be given until 31 December 2022 to adapt to the new requirements. Until then, the CE marking is valid/accepted.
From 1 January 2023, UKCA marking will be mandatory for all relevant new and existing products placed on the UK market.
Why choose us
Our advantages
We can help you understand the requirements of the UK construction market and certify your products against the standards of your target market.
Through our partner CATG, we are able to certify construction products to various local UK requirements.
Certification solutions that take into account the unique aspects and challenges of businesses.
What is the difference between UKCA and CE?
The UKCA mark indicates compliance with UK legal requirements, which may differ from EU requirements. The CE marking indicates compliance with EU legislation only.
UKCA labelling replaces EU requirements for all applicable products placed on the UK market.
Why is the UKCA marking necessary?
If you want to market your products in the UK after the end of the transitional period (31 December 2022), you will need the UKCA marking to access this market.
Certification process
1
Inquiry
Contact us directly or send us an enquiry via our website. We will contact you to explain the next steps.
2
Work programme for UKCA marking
Our auditor will contact you, specify the terms of reference for certification (the standards for which the marking is needed) and prepare a work programme and a quotation for the UKCA marking.
3
Audit
One of our auditors will carry out a certification audit, which will include an assessment of your documentation, a visit to your premises, etc. in accordance with the applicable standards.
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The certificate
Once you have successfully completed the certification process, you will be issued an accredited certificate confirming this. You have the right to sell and mark your products with the UKCA marking.
NB! f you have a request for both CE marking and UKCA marking, we can carry them out together as a combined assessment.
How can we help you apply for the UKCA marking?
Our aim is to make your transition from the CE marking to the UKCA marking (or application for a new UKCA marking) as easy as possible and remove the confusion from the process, allowing you to focus on what you do best.
With us:
- the process of transferring CE marking to UKCA marking is quick and easy (we are partners with several UK certification bodies such as BBA, CATG, and Blue Sky Certification);
- your CE marking and UKCA marking audit(s) are combined;
- UKCA marking certificate is covered by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation.