UKCA Testing & Certification,What is UKCA certification? How much does UKCA certification cost?

What is UKCA certification?

On September 1, 2020, the British government officially announced that the United Kingdom has left the European Union. It will officially start using the British Conformity Assessment (UKCA) certification mark on January 1, 2021. The transition period for the use of product marks after Brexit will end at the end of this year. Therefore, most products currently within the scope of CE mark control must be affixed with the UKCA mark if they are to be exported to the British market (England, Wales and Scotland) in the future. UKCA will serve as the mandatory entry mark for products in the British market. All related products must comply with the British national standards starting with "BS". After the implementation of the British UKCA mark, products that originally only required CE certification for export to the EU and the UK will require CE and UKCA certification respectively. This may have a significant impact on the company's product costs and requires great attention.

1. When will the mandatory use of the UKCA certification mark begin?

After January 1, 2021, products that meet all of the following conditions will need to use the new UKCA mark immediately.

1. Products manufactured for the British market are legally required to use the UKCA mark;

2. Products that require mandatory third-party conformity assessment;

3. The product has undergone conformity assessment by the British Conformity Assessment Agency.

From January 1, 2022, the UK will not recognize the CE mark. However, as long as the product also bears the UKCA mark and complies with relevant British rules.
What is UKCA certification?

On September 1, 2020, the British government officially announced that the United Kingdom has left the European Union. It will officially start using the British Conformity Assessment (UKCA) certification mark on January 1, 2021. The transition period for the use of product marks after Brexit will end at the end of this year. Therefore, most products currently within the scope of CE mark control must be affixed with the UKCA mark if they are to be exported to the British market (England, Wales and Scotland) in the future. UKCA will serve as the mandatory entry mark for products in the British market. All related products must comply with the British national standards starting with "BS". After the implementation of the British UKCA mark, products that originally only required CE certification for export to the EU and the UK will require CE and UKCA certification respectively. This may have a significant impact on the company's product costs and requires great attention.

1. When will the mandatory use of the UKCA certification mark begin?

After January 1, 2021, products that meet all of the following conditions will need to use the new UKCA mark immediately.

1. Products manufactured for the British market are legally required to use the UKCA mark;

2. Products that require mandatory third-party conformity assessment;

3. The product has undergone conformity assessment by the British Conformity Assessment Agency.

From January 1, 2022, the UK will not recognize the CE mark. However, as long as the product also bears the UKCA mark and complies with relevant British rules.
4. Will the UK still use the CE certification mark after Brexit?

At present, the British government has not issued a formal announcement, but the British government has promised enterprises that there will be a consultation period and then a notification period before CE is completely phased out. Industry insiders say the length of the transition period may depend on Brexit negotiations in the coming months. It is recommended that any manufacturer selling into both the EU and the UK prepare to at least have both quality marks on their goods before the end of the year. It is worth noting that chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food do not have a CE mark and may not need a UKCA mark in the future - these types of goods are covered by separate labeling requirements.

5. What impact does UKCA certification have on domestic export companies?

With the formal implementation of the UK UKCA mark, products exported from China to the EU that require CE certification will need to undergo UKCA certification if exported to the UK, increasing certification costs.

According to statistics in recent years, China’s main exports to the UK are mechanical and electrical products, furniture, toys, textiles and raw materials. In addition, light metals and products, plastics, rubber and chemical products are also important commodities imported by the UK from China, among which mechanical and electrical products and toy products It is the main scope covered by the UKCA mark.

Therefore, enterprises exporting related products need to focus on obtaining relevant product certification requirements from trading parties in a timely manner, preparing certification materials in advance, and completing UKCA certification as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary losses.

6. How much does UKCA certification cost?

UKCA certification fees range from 2,500 to 8,000 yuan. It depends on the product instructions and what instructions are required.