UKCA Marking | Bureau Veritas
New marking requirements for products placed on the market in Great Britain
With the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU) on December 31, 2020, new requirements and regulations will come into force for the United Kingdom, as it is now a separate regulatory and legal area. One of these changed requirements is the planned introduction of the United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA). Originally, it was planned that products exported to the United Kingdom (England, Wales and Scotland) would have to display a UKCA marking from January 01, 2025. Until this date, a transition period was to apply and products with a valid CE marking may also be placed on the market in Great Britain. However, on August 1, the British government announced an indefinite extension of the planned transition period for the introduction of the UKCA marking. I.e. CE markings still retain their validity in the UK.
UKCA UPDATE FROM 07.08.2023
Please note that the British government has announced far-reaching relaxations. We have summarized these for you in a news article. But postponed is not canceled. The contents of this page remain valid (this applies in particular to products that do not yet have a CE conformity assessment).
CARRYING OUT UKCA CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT
Companies wishing to place goods on the UK market should address the new boundary conditions for conformity assessment at an early stage to ensure continued access.
Bureau Veritas is one of the accredited testing bodies for the allocation of UKCA marking for products in the fields of pressure equipment, machinery and lifts. With many years of experience in carrying out conformity assessments, we can help you gain access to the UK market. We are familiar with both the EU regulations and the new UK requirements and can respond to your individual needs. Thanks to our global presence, we are positioned along the entire supply chain.
OUR SERVICES
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Conformity assessment Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 (pressure equipment) via Bureau Veritas Industry (IND) / Inspection Body 0432
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Support and Plausibility Check Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
WHEN WILL THE UKCA MARKING BE MANDATORY?
The UKCA marking can be used from 1 January 2021. However, in most cases the CE marking will still be valid until 31.12.2022 so that companies can familiarise themselves with the new requirements. From 01.01.2023, only the UKCA mark will be permitted in the UK. Northern Ireland is an exception to this.
Frequently asked questions
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE UKCA AND CE MARKINGS?
The UKCA marking is only valid for the UK and requires technical documentation in English only. Analogous to the CE marking for the EU-27 area, this applies to a wide variety of products. The requirements are largely identical for the time being.
Please note that the UKCA label applies exclusively to goods marketed in the UK. Products marketed in the EU are still subject to the CE marking. The UKCA label is not valid here.
Will CE MARKINGS RETAIN THEIR VALIDITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM?
Until 31.12.2022, a transitional phase will still be tolerated by the UK government, during which the CE marking will continue to be valid. From 01.01.2023, only the UKCA mark will be accepted in the UK.
These and other questions can be found in our FAQ on the UKCA marking.
AUFZEICHNUNG UNSERES ONLINE-SEMINARS
Am 21.06.2022 haben wir ein kostenloses Online-Seminar zum Thema "UKCA-Kennzeichnung für Maschinen und Industrieprodukte- Anforderungen und Durchführung des neuen Konformitätsprozesses zur Sicherstellung des britischen Marktzugangs" durchgeführt. Dabei haben wir uns insbesondere auf die Unterschiede zwischen dem UKCA-Kennzeichen und der CE-Kennzeichnung, die Besonderheiten des UKCA-Kennzeichens und die wichtigsten Aspekte zur Durchführungs des Konformitätsbewertungsprozesses konzentriert. Schauen Sie sich gerne unsere Aufzeichnung an!