标准简介
UKCA（英国符合性评定）标志是英国用于在大不列颠（英格兰、威尔士和苏格兰）市场投放商品的产品标志。该标志于 2021 年 1 月 1 日脱欧后推出，取代了在大不列颠销售产品的 CE 标志，但北爱尔兰根据温莎框架继续使用 CE 标志。UKCA 标志涵盖了此前需要 CE 标志的大多数产品，包括电气设备、机械、无线电设备、个人防护装备、玩具和医疗器械。
UKCA 标志流程与 CE 标志类似：确定适用的英国法规、采用指定标准、进行合格评定（自我声明或通过英国认可机构）、编制技术文档、签发英国符合性声明并加贴 UKCA 标志。英国政府已延长对大多数产品类别 CE 标志的认可，这意味着许多产品仍可凭 CE 标志在大不列颠销售。需要第三方合格评定的产品必须使用英国认可机构而非欧盟公告机构。
UK-Specific Marking
Introduced post-Brexit as the UK equivalent of CE marking, required for products placed on the Great Britain market (England, Scotland, and Wales).
CE Acceptance Extended
The UK government has repeatedly extended acceptance of CE marking for most products, reducing the immediate urgency of UKCA conversion for many manufacturers.
UK Approved Bodies
Products previously assessed by EU Notified Bodies may need reassessment by UK Approved Bodies for UKCA marking where third-party conformity assessment is required.
list_alt Key Facts
- Required for products placed on the GB market (not Northern Ireland)
- Northern Ireland follows EU CE marking under the Windsor Framework
- UK Approved Bodies replace EU Notified Bodies for third-party assessment
- CE marking still accepted in GB for most product categories (extended)
- UK-specific designated standards replace EU harmonised standards
- UKNI marking exists for Northern Ireland-specific situations
- Manufacturers need a UK-based Authorised Representative if based outside UK
Who Needs to Comply?
Manufacturers and importers placing products on the Great Britain market (England, Scotland, Wales) that are covered by UKCA-applicable regulations. Does not apply to Northern Ireland, which follows EU rules.
Key Requirements
Identify UK Regulations
Determine which UK product regulations apply (these mirror former EU directives but are now standalone UK law). Check if the extended CE acceptance period still applies to your product category.
UK Conformity Assessment
Follow the appropriate conformity assessment procedure under UK regulations. Use UK Approved Bodies (not EU Notified Bodies) where third-party assessment is required.
UK Declaration of Conformity
Prepare a UK Declaration of Conformity referencing the applicable UK regulations (not EU directives). Keep documentation for at least 10 years.
UKCA Marking Application
Affix the UKCA mark to the product or packaging. The UKCA mark has a distinct design different from CE and must not be confused with it. Minimum 5mm height.
Penalties & Enforcement
Non-compliant products can be removed from the market by local Trading Standards authorities. Penalties include product recalls, customs seizure, fines, and potential criminal prosecution under UK product safety legislation.