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CE and UKCA Marking

On 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union, creating a new regulatory context for the free movement of goods and the regulations in force. On 1 January 2021, the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark came into force, replacing the CE mark for products destined for the UK market. This new marking will be required for products subject to UK legislation equivalent to all EU directives/regulations that previously required CE marking, including the Radio Equipment, EMC and Low Voltage Directives. Do you want to export your products to the UK or Europe? You will need to apply the new UKCA or CE marking as soon as possible.

 


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in CE and UKCA Marking

CE and UKCA markings appear on most non-food products. It represents the manufacturer's undertaking that the product complies with the requirements laid down by Community regulations. It must be affixed before a product is placed on the European market.

  • Maintain your activities on the European and UK markets.
  • Remain competitive by staying ahead of your competitors.
  • Comply with regulations.

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Which products are covered by CE and UKCA marking?

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CE and UKCA marking applies to several product ranges placed on the European market. Each product must be assessed individually to determine whether it is subject to CE/UKCA marking. In general, the following products are concerned by this certification:

  • Electrical and electronic products: household appliances, mobile phones, computers, etc.
  • Toys and games: dolls, miniature cars, board games, etc.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE): helmets, gloves, goggles, etc.
  • Medical equipment: diagnostic devices, prostheses, dialysis equipment, etc.
  • Chemical products: cleaning products, cosmetics, etc.
  • Pressure equipment: tanks, boilers, etc.
  • Safety devices for vehicles: airbags, seat belts, etc.

 

For a product to meet the standards and be eligible, it must comply with the essential requirements defined in the European directives specific to each product category.


Each directive sets out specific requirements for manufacturers to ensure that their products are safe and comply with European standards. Manufacturers must comply with these directives in order to be able to affix the CE/UKCA mark to their products and market them legally in the European Economic Area.

 

Companies exporting to the UK will have to apply the UKCA marking to products:

  • Intended for the UK market after 1 January 2023.
  • Governed by legislation that requires the UKCA mark.
  • Must have a conformity assessment carried out by a UK third-party body.

UKCA versus CE marking

There are very few differences between these two types of marking.

The UKCA marking applies to items that require CE marking:

  • It can only be affixed if the products have been assessed by bodies approved by the UK authorities (UKAS).
  • It will not be recognised on the European Union market.
  • Self-declared CE manufacturers can also apply for UKCA marking.
  • Double marking is possible (CE and UKCA) for products destined for the 2 markets: EU and UK.
  • UKCA marking cannot be used for the Northern Ireland market, which requires CE marking or UK-NI marking.

Apave solutions

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Thanks to its international network, Apave can help you with the regulatory procedures for obtaining certification. Apave Exploitation France is notified body n°0082 for the following EU Directives and Regulations: 

  • 2006/42/EC Machinery
  • 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment
  • 2010/35/EU Transportable pressure equipment
  • 2014/29/EU Simple pressure vessels
  • 2014/33/EU Lifts and safety components for lifts
  • EU Regulation 2016/425 Personal protective equipment

 

The Apave laboratory in Fontaine, France, specialises in the certification of PPE for fall arrest, helmets and respiratory protection equipment, for which it provides CE marking (leader in France for PPE for fall arrest and respiratory protection). In particular, it offers the following services EU/UKCA type examination, inspection of manufactured PPE, design-phase testing, inspection of the manufacturing process, inspection of storage.

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