UK product safety marking replacing CE for products sold in Great Britain after Brexit.
UKCA is the UK version of CE marking. After Brexit, products sold in England, Wales, and Scotland need UKCA instead of CE. Northern Ireland still uses CE marking due to the Windsor Framework.
What this marking confirms
Mandatory for most products sold in Great Britain. CE marking is no longer accepted for most products in Great Britain.
Like CE, UKCA confirms regulatory compliance, not product quality.
Confirms the product meets UK safety requirements, which are largely aligned with EU requirements.
Is this marking mandatory?
MandatoryMandatory for most products sold in Great Britain. CE marking is no longer accepted for most products in Great Britain.
How to obtain this marking
- 1Identify applicable UK regulations
- 2Determine if a UK Approved Body is required
- 3Conduct conformity assessment
- 4Compile technical documentation
- 5Draw up UK Declaration of Conformity
- 6Affix UKCA marking
How to verify
Check UK Declaration of Conformity. Verify UK Approved Body number if applicable.