Batteries and products containing batteries sold in the UK are subject to various safety standards, substance restrictions, labelling, documentation, and testing requirements. Ensuring compliance is essential, as non-compliant batteries can explode and cause fires.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2008, Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 and other UK regulations relevant to batteries and products containing batteries. However, this article does not cover UK regulations relevant only to electronic parts, such as the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016.

Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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UKCA marking indicates compliance with one or more UK regulations that in turn requires the UKCA mark on the product or its packaging. The marking can be found on many products that were previously CE marked when the UK was part of the EU. As such, the UKCA mark is commonly found on toys, electronics, PPE, medical devices and many other products.

In this guide, we list different UKCA marking regulations and explain what type of products they cover. The information presented in this guide is based on information found on the GOV.UK website. The product examples are taken from the lists of designated standards and, in some cases, from the text of the relevant regulation.

Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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Personal protective equipment sold in the United Kingdom should comply with various regulations, safety standards, and other requirements. Non-compliant PPE may not adequately protect the user – for instance, helmets that break easily may not protect motorcyclists and construction workers from head injuries, which may lead to severe injuries.

In this guide, we explain how regulations such as the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 apply to personal protective equipment sold in the United Kingdom.

Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 requires that products are safe for use before they are sold to consumers in the United Kingdom. To achieve this, companies must ensure that their products meet certain safety standards and are correctly labelled, documented, and tested.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and how it practically impacts companies selling consumer products in the United Kingdom.

Note that this guide only covers the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 in the UK, which is based on the EU GPSD. This is not to be confused with the more recent EU GPSR from 2024.

Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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