Category: United Kingdom

Electronics for sale in the United Kingdom are subject to labelling requirements in regulations such as The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

You should ensure you comply with the labelling requirements because non-compliant plugs that do not bear the applicable information (e.g. warnings and instructions) can mislead and harm consumers.

This article explains how you can properly label your electronics by complying with the requirements from different regulations.
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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:

• Toys
• Electronics
• Machinery
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Medical Devices
• Gas Appliance

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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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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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The UKNI marking indicates that a product has undergone a mandatory third-party conformity assessment performed by a UK approved body. UKNI marking is often affixed together with CE marking to indicate that the assessment has been made by a UK approved body, instead of an EU notified body.

This guide explains what you need to know about the UKNI marking, including when it is necessary, which products you should use it for, and where you should place the marking.
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Despite the UK having left the European Union, certain EU product regulations and directives still apply to goods sold in Northern Ireland. In return, companies in Northern Ireland retain access to the EU single market.

In practice, this means that companies selling products in Northern Ireland may need to ensure compliance with EU requirements and stay up to date with new and updated regulatory requirements.

This guide addresses some common questions concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol, related agreements, and selling products in Northern Ireland.
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