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UKCA Marking in the United Kingdom

A practical guide to UKCA Marking for general products sold in the United Kingdom: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Products within the scope of GB harmonisation legislation; Manufacturers and importers placing goods on the GB market

Authority

UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

Legal basis

Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Local representative

A GB-based responsible person is required for most products

Timeline

Before placing the product on the GB market

Cost

Conformity assessment costs are similar to the EU route

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and enforcement action

Who needs this

Products within the scope of GB harmonisation legislation
Manufacturers and importers placing goods on the GB market

Documents you need

UK declaration of conformity
Technical file and test reports
UKCA mark artwork and label
Instructions in English

Compliance checklist

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UK declaration of conformity
Technical file and test reports
UKCA mark artwork and label
Instructions in English

How to comply

Confirm whether UKCA or CE marking applies to your product and date
Assess conformity against the GB designated standards
Compile the technical file and sign the UK declaration
Affix the UKCA mark and name the GB responsible person

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: UKCA Marking — United Kingdom
Product category: General Products
Authority: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
Legal basis: Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Documents we already have:
  1. UK declaration of conformity
  2. Technical file and test reports
  3. UKCA mark artwork and label
  4. Instructions in English

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under UKCA Marking in the United Kingdom?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placing the product on the GB market.

Conformity assessment costs are similar to the EU route.

Common rejection reasons

CE marking used where UKCA is required
No GB responsible person named
Technical file references EU-only standards

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.