Certification introduction
Most products currently within the scope of CE mark control must be exported to the UK market (England, Wales and Scotland) in the future. The UKCA mark is not suitable for products entering Northern Ireland.
Certification background
The UK is currently in the midst of a Brexit transition period, which will end by the end of 2020. On September 1, 2020, the UK Department of Commerce, Energy and Industrial Strategy officially announced on its official website that the UKCA logo will be used from January 1, 2021.
Scope of application
·Recreational boats and private boats
·Simple pressure vessels
·Electromagnetic compatibility
·Non-automatic
weighing instruments
·Elevator
·Explosion-proof
·Radio equipment
·Pressure equipment
·Personal protection equipment
·Gas appliances
·Mechanical
·Outdoor noise
·Ecological design
·Aerosol·Low
-voltage electrical appliances
·Hidden substance restrictions
Products covered by the UKCA logo, but there are some special rules:
·Medical equipment
·Railway interoperability
·Construction products
·Civil explosives
UKCA marking usage issues
Products that have been produced and put on the market before December 31, 2020 can still be sold in the UK market using the existing CE logo.
The UKCA logo will not be recognized in the EU market. Products that currently require the CE logo still need the CE logo to be sold in the EU.
Products deemed to be within the scope of mandatory regulatory controls to enter the UK market, they must have the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark after December 31, 2020 and must contact third-party institutions recognized in the UK.
Before January 1, 2023, except for products that apply special rules, the UKCA logo and related importer and manufacturer information can be marked on the product body or on the accompanying product documents. After January 1, 2023, it can only be marked on the product body.
UK Statement of Conformity
The UK Statement of Conformity is a document that must be drafted for most products that are legally bearing the UKCA logo.
In the document, you, as the manufacturer or your authorized representative (permitted by relevant legislation) shall:
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Declare the product to comply with relevant statutory requirements applicable to a specific product
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Make sure the document contains the name and address of the manufacturer (or your authorized representative), as well as information about the product and conformity assessment agency (if relevant)
A UK statement of conformity is provided to the market supervisory authority upon request.
The information required for the declaration of conformity will be substantially the same as the information currently required by the EU declaration of conformity. This may vary by application regulations, but should usually include:
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Your name and full business address or the name and full business address of your authorized representative
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Product serial number, model or type identification
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Statement, stating that you are fully responsible for the compliance of the product
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Details of the approved body that performs the conformity assessment procedure (if applicable)
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Relevant regulations for product compliance
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Your name and signature
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Statement release date
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Supplementary information (if applicable)
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