UKCA Marking
Manufacturers who wish to align with Great Britain’s regulatory framework by affixing the UKCA marking when placing goods on the GB market must follow the requirements set out in The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, 2020 and 2022, which together form the legislation that amended the construction products regulatory regime.
What is UKCA marking
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the official product marking used for goods placed on the market in Great Britain—covering England, Wales, and Scotland. Introduced on 1 January 2021, the UKCA marking demonstrates that a product meets the relevant UK requirements and is a key route for manufacturers who wish to align with Great Britain’s regulatory framework.
Businesses intending to supply products to the GB market can choose to certify their products according to UK regulations and apply the UKCA marking. This approach offers a clear and direct pathway for demonstrating compliance with the standards applicable specifically within Great Britain.
Manufacturers using the UKCA marking are responsible for ensuring that their products meet the necessary UK conformity assessment procedures. Where required, this includes working with UK‑approved conformity assessment bodies and preparing the appropriate technical documentation and declarations of conformity.
By choosing the UKCA route, companies can position their products confidently within the GB market under a marking system designed specifically for the UK’s regulatory environment. This provides manufacturers with a future‑proof compliance strategy that reflects Great Britain’s independent product marking framework.
How to obtain the UKCA marking certification?
To be certified, the company needs to ensure their construction products’ compliance with the relevant UK legislation and the corresponding UK designated standards and specifications.
BM Certification UK Ltd., is approved as UK conformity assessment body who can provide UKCA marking certification services and, if needed, provide training on the requirements of the relevant standard(s).
BM Certification UK provides UKCA Marking on a commercial basis whilst complying with relevant accreditation requirements. General level of fees is related with the scale and complexity of your operation. If you want to receive a price quotation, please fill in the application form online.
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Why is UKCA marking needed?
Once the product has been marked with UKCA, the consumer can be sure that the products supplied meet at least the minimum performance requirements set out in the UK designated standards and specifications.
UKCA certification is required to certify the products in compliance with UK legislation and the requirements of UK designated standards. Certification is a mandatory requirement for construction products to be sold on the market of Great Britain.
By choosing the UKCA marking certification, you will:
- ensure the supervision of the factory production control system;
- certify the products comply with the essential requirements (health, safety, environmental etc.) set out in the legislation;
- increase the competitiveness of your company in the market by receiving the UKCA marking on your products and, thus, allowing their distribution in the internal market of the United Kingdom;
- certify that the company’s production comply with UK legislation and the requirements of the relevant UK designated standards;
- receive an independent third-party assessment.
