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.
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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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:
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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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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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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Planning to import or manufacture wooden products for sale in the United Kingdom? Then, you are obliged to ensure compliance with various regulations covering material traceability, safety standards, chemicals, labelling, and documentation requirements.
In this guide, we take closer look at Timber Regulation (EU) 995/2010, The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, and other regulations applicable to wooden furniture, and other wooden products in the UK.
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Toys imported or manufactured for sale in the UK must comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Doing so requires that the toy product complies with safety standards covering physical properties, flammability, substance restrictions, and more. Further, the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 also set requirements concerning documentation, UKCA marking, CE marking, traceability labelling, and testing.
Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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