Category: United Kingdom

Pet Product Regulations in the UK: A Practical Guide

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Pet Product Regulations in the UK: A Practical Guide

Manufacturers and importers of pet products must adhere to strict requirements and safety standards to supply their products in the United Kingdom. Although these regulations are generally not specific to pet products, the products must still be safe to operate, not contain restricted substances, and comply with other relevant requirements.

In this guide, we list requirements under UK regulations that are applicable to pet products, like the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012.

Note: We do not cover any requirements related to pet food, nor do we cover requirements that apply to packaging.

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Jewellery Hallmarking in the United Kingdom: A Practical Guide

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Jewellery Hallmarking in the United Kingdom

Hallmarking generally indicates if certain jewellery and precious metal items have undergone independent testing and verification, and matches the material description. Jewellery over a certain weight sold in the UK that is described as made from gold, silver, platinum or palladium must bear a hallmark applied by an Assay Office.

This guide explains the requirements of the Hallmarking Act 1973, and answers some frequently asked questions concerning hallmarking.

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Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the United Kingdom

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Amazon Product Safety Requirements in the United Kingdom

Planning to sell on Amazon in the UK? In this guide, we explain what you must know about UKCA marking, CE marking, GPSR 2005, REACH and other compliance requirements for Amazon sellers shipping to the United Kingdom.

You will also learn how Amazon seller requirements can differ between Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
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UK Approved Bodies: A Complete Guide

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Certain products can only be sold in the United Kingdom if a UK Approved Body (also known as UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies) has been involved in the conformity assessment process. Such products include medical devices, PPE, and products belonging to other categories.

In this guide, we explain how you can find UK Approved Bodies, the tasks they carry out, and how much you can expect to pay.  Continue reading UK Approved Bodies: A Complete Guide

Which Products Require A UK Approved Body?

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Products requiring approved body

UK Approved Bodies are third-party entities that perform steps of conformity assessment procedures according to the requirements of various UK regulations. In this guide, we list several regulations and types of products for which the use of a UK Approved Body is required.

However, note that there may be other regulations and products for which a UK Approved Body is needed.

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Electronics Labelling Requirements in the United Kingdom

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Electronics Labelling Requirements in the United Kingdom

Electronic products manufactured or imported for sale in the United Kingdom are subject to various labelling requirements. This includes the UKCA mark, and other compliance marks which are inherented from the time the UK was a member of the European Union.

This guide provides an overview of various labelling requirements applicable to electronic and electrical products in the UK.

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How to UKCA Mark a Product in 5 Steps

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How to UKCA Mark a Product in 5 Steps

This article serves as a step-by-step guide explaining how to affix UKCA marking to products manufactured for the UK market. We break down the process into 5 steps from the point of view of a manufacturer managing the UKCA marking process, with additional instructions for importers.

The 5-step UKCA marking process described in this guide can be broadly applied to the following product categories:

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Technical Documentation Requirements in the UK: A Complete Guide

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Technical Documentation Requirements in the UK

Technical documentation is mandatory for various products sold in the United Kingdom, including toys, electronics, machinery, PPE and medical devices. In this guide, we explain how you can find technical documentation requirements for your products and when you may need to submit it to a third party for review.
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Declaration of Conformity Requirements in the UK: A Complete Guide

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Creating or obtaining a UK Declaration of Conformity is mandatory when selling most products which require UKCA marking. In this guide, we explain what UK manufacturers and importers must know about creating a DoC, and what the consequences are if you fail to do so.

This article also explains how a UK Declaration of Conformity differs from an EU Declaration of Conformity.
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What is the difference between UKCA and CE marking?

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What is the difference between UKCA and CE marking?

UKCA marking and CE marking both indicate compliance with a set of safety, documentation and labelling requirements. In short, the UKCA marking was originally intended to replace the CE mark post-Brexit, but that is not ultimately the case. Instead, the UK decided to accept CE marking for certain products, while it also remains mandatory for many products in Northern Ireland.

This can be confusing, to put it mildly. This guide will hopefully help you understand the practical differences between the UKCA mark and the CE mark, in terms of their requirements, when to use which marking, and their respective geographical extents.
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