UKCA
The full name of UKCA is UK Conformity Assessed Marking, which is the UK conformity assessment mark in Chinese. It is a new product mark launched by the UK to replace the use of CE mark in the UK market.
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1. UKCA certification
The full name of UKCA is UK Conformity Assessed Marking, which is the UK conformity assessment mark in Chinese. It is a new product mark launched by the UK to replace the use of CE mark in the UK market. The UKCA mark applies to England, Wales and Scotland, but not Northern Ireland, covering most products that previously required CE marking. Manufacturers can continue to use the CE marking on their products to enter the British market until 1 January 2023. Products on the British market from 1 January 2023 must be marked with the UKCA mark in accordance with the relevant regulations.
2. Regulations related to UKCA certification
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Regulations on Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012
3. UKCA certification standards
product |
LVD standard |
Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard |
IT/AV power supplies/products |
BS EN62368-1 BS EN60335-1 BS EN60335-2-29 |
BS EN55032 BS EN55035 BS EN61000-3-2 BS EN61000-3-3 |
wireless products |
BS EN62368-1 |
BS ETSI EN 300 220 BS ETSI EN 300 440 BS ETSI EN 300 328 BS ETSI EN 301 357 BS ETSI EN 301 511 BS ETSI EN 301 489 |
Home appliances |
BS EN60335-1 BS EN60335-2-29 BS EN60335-XX |
BS EN55014-1, BS EN55014-2, BS EN61000-3-2, BS EN61000-3-3 |
medical products |
BS EN60601-1 |
BS EN55011, BS EN61000-6-2, BS EN61000-3-2, BS EN61000-3-3 |
4. UKCA certification test project
LVD test items |
Power test, temperature rise test, withstand voltage test, impact test, ball pressure test, needle flame test, power cord tension test, etc. |
EMC test items |
Conduction, power radiation, space radiation, magnetic field radiation, voltage flicker, harmonics, electrostatic discharge, surge/lightning strike, voltage dip/interruption, etc. |
The test items are adjusted based on actual samples.
5. UKCA certification technical documents
Generally at least include:
1. Product description;
2. Product drawings and related instructions;
3. Evaluation basis for compliance with the basic requirements of laws and regulations;
4. Design calculation results, description of the tests performed, etc.;
5. Test report;
6. Product use and installation instructions.
Note: The technical documentation must be prepared according to the specific requirements of each regulation, and the technical documentation must be retained for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market.
6. Rules for the use of the UKCA logo
1. Products affixed with the UKCA mark must be signed by the manufacturer or his authorised representative to sign the UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC).
2. (1) If the size of the logo needs to be reduced or enlarged, the letters of the UKCA logo must be scaled proportionally to the following styles;
(2) The height of the UKCA logo is at least 5mm (unless individual laws and regulations have other minimum size requirements);
(3) The UKCA logo is clearly visible (from January 1, 2023, it must be clearly visible and permanent).
3. The UKCA mark has transitional measures. Before January 1, 2023, you can choose to affix the UKCA mark on the product or accompanying documents. From 1 January 2023, in most cases the UKCA mark must be affixed directly to the product.
Note: The technical documentation must be prepared according to the specific requirements of each regulation, and the technical documentation must be retained for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market.
7. UK UKCA certification conformity statement (UK DoC)
Generally at least include:
1. The name and full address of the manufacturer or authorized representative (if applicable);
2. Product model and batch number;
3. A statement that the product manufacturer assumes full responsibility for the conformity of the product;
4. The information of the authorized organization that performs the conformity assessment (such as: the name, address, authorization number, certificate information, etc. of the authorized organization in the United Kingdom) (if applicable);
5. Information on relevant UK regulations that the product complies with;
6. Signature of the manufacturer or authorized representative (if applicable);
7. The date on which the declaration of conformity was issued;
8. Other relevant information.
Note: The Declaration of Conformity must be prepared according to the specific requirements of each regulation and must be retained for at least 10 years after the product has been placed on the market.
8.British UKCA certification company
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