What is the UKCA mark?
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) mark is the new marking required on certain products placed on the GB market (i.e. in England, Wales and Scotland – this excludes Northern Ireland, which has its own rules).
The UKCA marking is used to confirm products meet current legislation requirements, which are designed to protect consumers. The marking will be applied to most products that previously required the CE mark, to allow those products to be placed on the GB market.
Products being placed on the EU market still need CE marking, as the UKCA mark is not recognised by the EU market.
The UKCA marking can be used from 1st January 2021. However, CE marking will continue to be accepted until 11pm on 31st December 2024.
Need help with UKCA?
We can help you keep up to date with the latest regulatory requirements and support your market access needs. Our technical experts can provide first-hand insights into the UKCA requirements. Our inspectors are chosen for their sector-specific knowledge and expertise, which means you can be confident that they'll understand the manufacturing challenges you face.
Why choose LRQA?
Independent
LRQA maintains independence and impartiality by proactively managing conflicts of interest across business units, including those that exist between consultancy and third-party certification services. As such, we do not offer consultancy for any management system in the process of, or after completing, third-party certification with LRQA.
Technical expertise
LRQA auditors and inspectors are industry specialists who we match to your business; allowing a comprehensive audit of your system. We’re expert not only in understanding the potential in cutting-edge ideas but in applying them pragmatically in ways which guarantee impact both today and in the long-term.
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