What UKCA is
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark is the UK product marking introduced after Brexit to indicate conformity with applicable Great Britain regulations. It covers most products previously needing CE marking for the GB market, including machinery, electrical equipment, PPE, toys and pressure equipment. For most goods, manufacturers can still use CE marking for sale in Great Britain under ongoing recognition arrangements, but UKCA remains the GB conformity route.
Why UKCA matters
- Required (or permitted alongside CE) for most regulated products placed on the GB market.
- Demonstrates compliance with the relevant GB designated standards.
- Required to be affixed by the manufacturer, with a UK Declaration of Conformity on file.
- May require involvement of a UK-approved body for higher-risk product categories.
Industries that use UKCA
Supplier selection guidance
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Confirm the supplier understands which GB regulations apply to your product.
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Ask whether self-declaration is acceptable or a UK-approved body is required.
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Check the supplier can produce a compliant UK Declaration of Conformity and technical file.
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For products sold into both GB and EU, plan for parallel UKCA and CE assessments.
Frequently asked questions
UKCA is the GB conformity route. For most products, CE marking continues to be accepted in Great Britain indefinitely under current government policy, but UKCA remains valid and required in some categories - always check the latest guidance for your product.
No. Northern Ireland uses CE and UKNI markings under the Windsor Framework.
The manufacturer (or UK-based authorised representative or importer in defined cases) is responsible for ensuring conformity and applying the mark.
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