UKCA marking
TUEV NORD is your expert for UKCA product labelling for Great Britain
TUEV NORD is your expert for UKCA product labelling for Great Britain
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking replaces the CE marking for products placed on the market in Great Britain. It indicates that a product complies with UK legal requirements. The technical requirements and conformity assessment procedures largely correspond to those of the CE marking.
The UKCA marking has been in force since 1 January 2021. However, following a legislative change in 2024, the CE marking will continue to be recognised indefinitely for most products in Great Britain. This gives businesses the flexibility to use either the UKCA or CE marking for the majority of product categories. Products may carry both markings if they meet the respective requirements of the United Kingdom and the EU.
Note: Some product categories (e.g. medical devices, construction products, marine equipment) are excluded from this indefinite recognition and will still require the UKCA marking from certain dates.
For more information, visit the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) website:
Placing manufactured products on the market in Great Britain - GOV.UK
TÜV NORD supports manufacturers or their authorized representatives in the recognition process and conformity assessment for the UKCA marking. Either directly or through partner agreements, TÜV NORD supports the implementation of UKCA marking from the very beginning. With our partners at our side, we offer tailor-made market access solutions for a wide range of product areas.
Manufacturers and distributors are responsible for ensuring that their products comply with the relevant regulations in the UK and that the conformity assessment documentation has been prepared. With over 150 years of market experience, we are on hand to provide advice and support to ensure a smooth conformity assessment strategy.
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the UK’s replacement for the CE marking and indicates that a product complies with UK regulations.
The UKCA marking has been in use since 1 January 2021. However, for most products, the CE marking will continue to be accepted indefinitely.
The UKCA label is only valid in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)
Northern Ireland has a special status as a member of the United Kingdom. The new regulations on UKCA marking do not apply in Northern Ireland and the UKCA mark alone is not accepted. Products there must comply with the harmonized European standards and bear either the CE marking or the CE marking and UK(NI) information.
Yes, certain product categories such as medical devices, construction products, and marine equipment are excluded and may still require UKCA marking from specific dates.
Yes, both symbols can be placed on a product as long as they meet both requirements.