What is UKCA marking and when is it required?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
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UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the UK equivalent of CE marking, required for products sold in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales). Since August 2025, UKCA marking is mandatory for most products previously requiring CE marking. Products sold in Northern Ireland still use CE marking. UKCA requires UK-based approved body assessment. Cost: £1,000-10,000+ for testing. Timeline: 2-6 months.
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Requirements
£1,000-10,000+
Est. Total Cost
2-6 months
Timeline
Item by Item
If applicableUKCA Assessment£1,000-10,000+2-6 months
- 1Identify applicable UK regulation
- 2Use UK-approved body for high-risk products
- 3Self-declare for low-risk products
- 4Apply UKCA mark to product and packaging
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InfoNorthern Ireland ExceptionN/AN/A
- 1Products sold in Northern Ireland still use CE marking
- 2Dual marking (CE + UKCA) allowed during transition period
- 3Check current transition timeline
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- • UK Government UKCA guidance
- • Office for Product Safety and Standards
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