Many of our clients contact us because they need advice on how to put the CE or UKCA Mark on their products. Some clients already know about the CE and UKCA marking process but do not have the time or equipment to do the necessary assessments and tests for themselves. Others are completely new to the process and need help to understand what the requirements are and how to apply them to their products.
Whichever category you fall into, Conformance can support and advise you on the best route to get your product UKCA or CE marked.
How we can help UKCA or CE mark your product
- Free initial consultation to assess your requirements and plan the UKCA or CE marking of your product.
- Identify the directives, EHSRs and standards that apply.
- Assess the product and review compliance with the applicable requirements.
- Provide you with a report outlining areas of non-compliance and advice to help you rectify them.
- Help you to identify and work with a Notified Body if you need to.
- Help to compile a technical file, which contains the information required by the directives.
- Provide a draft Declaration of Conformity and help you complete it.
- Offer follow-up advice when you need it.
Why Choose Conformance?
Conformance is the UK's leading independent specialist in Product Safety, CE Marking and UKCA Marking. For more than 30 years, we have specialised in helping companies, small and large, to meet the regulations that their products are required to comply with in their markets and industries.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our UKCA and CE Marking assessments.
Product Safety FAQs
What is CE Marking?
"CE marking" is a process that applies to a wide variety of products and one which manufacturer 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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