Our CE and UKCA Marking consultants can support you and your business throughout the process, from identifying relevant standards to producing your Declaration of Conformity. Our expertise in this field spans across a wide array of industries including mechanical engineering and electronic equipment. If you’re looking for consultancy and support in getting your product CE or UKCA Marked, get in touch with us today!
What’s Included in Our UKCA & CE Consultancy Service?
Product Safety and CE Marking Assessment
We will identify the directives and standards applicable to your products and ensure that all the necessary tests and assessments are completed. We will produce a report raising areas of concern and advise on suggested adjustments. Finally we will help you to complete your Declaration of Conformity and advise you on how to apply the CE mark to your product.
Self Assessment
We support you to self-certify your product.
Certification review
We will review the certification and test data provided by your suppliers to confirm that it's relevant, complete and up-to-date. This service is particularly well-suited to importers and distributors of consumer goods and electrical equipment who are now required to ensure that they have evidence of compliance for the goods they sell.
PUWER Assessment
Guiding you through the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations for machinery and equipment already in service. We can perform assessments for you, or provide resources so you can do your own.
Control System Analysis
Analysis of the reliability of controls (e.g. emergency stops and guard interlocks) can be complex and difficult, particularly where there are significant numbers of safety-related control functions. Our machinery experts are experienced in conducting functional safety analysis of machines and systems and can help you navigate complex standards such as EN ISO 13849 and EN 62061.
Technical File Compilation/Audit
We will identify the content you need for your technical files and help you to compile it. We can also review your files and confirm whether they contain the information required by the directives.
Prepaid Consultancy Time
This popular service is used by customers who do not require extensive support but have specific questions they need answering. Speak to one of our experts without the need for complicated commercial arrangements. Visit our shop to purchase blocks of time to solve your CE Marking and product safety issues efficiently.
Product Design Assistance
Help to design compliance into your products from the start.
ATEX / DSEAR - Explosion Risk Assessment
We will assist you with all aspects of safety of explosive atmospheres to comply with the ATEX Equipment Directive as well as the ATEX Worker Directive and its implementing regulations such as the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) in the UK.
Legal Advice and Expert Witness
We can advise on product recalls, provide liaison with the regulatory authorities and support your legal advisers with our in-depth knowledge and experience.
PAS7100 Compliance
We will support you to make sure you are suitably prepared by working with you to create a Product Safety Incident Plan (PSIP). We can review the PSIP periodically to ensure that any company changes in staff, products, departments etc. are reflected in the plan. Once a plan is in place we can train all parties for their responsibilities and actions...
Why Choose Our UKCA & CE Consultants?
Conformance Ltd. has been established for over 30 years in the CE marking industry. We have a team of highly experienced staff and engineers with considerable knowledge and familiarity with the UKCA and CE marking processes. Our team has extensive knowledge of safety standards, product safety assessments, product design and the real-world issues faced by manufacturing industries.
Product Safety FAQs
What is CE Marking?
"CE marking" is a process that applies to a wide variety of products and one which manufacturers located in the EU or importers of goods into the EU must complete.
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What is UKCA Marking?
The UK Conformity Assessed mark is a mandatory mark on a product to indicate that it conforms to GB legislation. The manufacturer or, if mandated, their authorised representative will be responsible for affixing the UKCA mark to the product, which is the same principle as CE marking but for the GB market.
Is UKCA & CE Marking Compulsory?
Yes, if the product falls under at least one of the directives then having the appropriate mark (whether UKCA or CE) is mandatory.
The penalties for not correctly marking a product, falsely marking a product, or failing to mark a product for which it is required are generally a maximum of 3 months in jail and a £5000 fine (for the director of the offending company).
What’s the difference between UKCA & CE Marking?
In technical terms, the differences between the requirements for CE marking and for UKCA marking are slight. Products which meet the technical requirements for one will mostly meet the requirements for the other for the foreseeable future. Most of the differences between the two systems are administrative in nature and reflect the fact that the UKCA mark only applies in Great Britain.
Other differences relate to the separation of UK conformity assessment bodies from the EU Notified Body system
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