標準簡介
UKCA（英國符合性評定）標誌是英國用於在大不列顛（英格蘭、威爾斯和蘇格蘭）市場投放商品的產品標誌。該標誌於 2021 年 1 月 1 日脫歐後推出，取代了在大不列顛銷售產品的 CE 標誌，但北愛爾蘭根據溫莎框架繼續使用 CE 標誌。UKCA 標誌涵蓋了此前需要 CE 標誌的大多數產品，包括電氣設備、機械、無線電設備、個人防護裝備、玩具和醫療器材。
UKCA 標誌流程與 CE 標誌類似：確定適用的英國法規、採用指定標準、進行合格評定（自我聲明或透過英國認可機構）、編製技術文檔、簽發英國符合性聲明並加貼 UKCA 標誌。英國政府已延長對大多數產品類別 CE 標誌的認可，這意味著許多產品仍可憑 CE 標誌在大不列顛銷售。需要第三方合格評定的產品必須使用英國認可機構而非歐盟公告機構。
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.
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- 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.