UKCA Mark

What is the UKCA Mark?

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) mark is the new UK product marking that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most products that previously required the CE mark.

It will not be recognized in the EU market. Products that require CE marking will still need a CE marking to be sold in the EU.

UK Government information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-mark-from-1-january-2021

When does the UKCA mark come into force?

The UK Government has confirmed that the UKCA mark will come into force on 1 Jan 2021, although CE marking will continue to be recognized in the UK until the end of 2021, as long as the UK and EU regulations remain aligned. However, from the beginning of 2022 only products with UKCA marking will be accepted in Great Britain.

CE marking will continue to be recognized for products placed on the market in EU27 countries. Learn more about CE marking.

What products does the UKCA mark apply to?

Most products that are currently covered under regulations and directives for CE marking will fall under the scope of UKCA marking.

BSI is an approved body (0086) for the UKCA mark and we can work with you on the required conformity assessment procedures that will allow you to affix the UKCA marking under the following areas:

At the time of writing, guidelines and timescales regarding UKCA marking for Medical Devices and IVD’s differ to those for the products listed above.

How can organizations prepare for UKCA marking?

The steps you need to take to prepare for UKCA marking will depend on the current status of your business and your future market access requirements.

If your product requires the services of a notified body for third party assessment of conformity, you will need to check whether they are able to offer UKCA marking-related services. Only organizations who are approved bodies for UKCA marking will be able to offer this service.

We are ready to work with organizations who wish to apply for UKCA marking. Contact BSI today.

What about CE marking?

If your product requires the services of a notified body for third party assessment of conformity, and if this service has been carried out by a UK notified body, in the event of a “no deal” your CE marking will no longer be valid.

In order to maintain your CE marking you will need to work with a notified body registered in an EU27 member state. Your CE marking will be recognized in the EU and also in the UK until the end of 2021.

The good news is that BSI can help.

BSI is a notified body based in the Netherlands and can provide a CE marking service for the following Regulations/Directives:

This means we can work with you to achieve CE marking for these directives / regulations.

What do I do if I need both UKCA and CE marking?

The good news is that in most cases BSI can support you with both of these. Contact us today.

Why choose BSI for UKCA?

BSI are experts in European and UK market access requirements. And with one of the widest ranges of market access solutions, years of industry experience and expertise, we can work with you to navigate this landscape.

We are ready to respond, to your UKCA requirements and are one of the first Approved Bodies to offer UKCA marking services. 

Next steps

Choose BSI for UKCA to enable you to:

  • Preserve your access to the UK market
  • Build resilience in your business
  • Protect your business
  • Reduce the risk of Brexit