Since the UK has left the European Union, the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) mark has been introduced to indicate conformance to a number of UK regulations primarily focused on protecting the public, but also covering topics like radio interference and energy efficiency. Organizations will not be able to place goods on the market without the UKCA from 1 January 2023.
BSI, in partnership with the North East Chamber of Commerce have created this page to support you by providing information about how this affects you, it will be updated regularly to reflect updates. Please keep an eye on the North East Chamber of Commerce website for upcoming member-only events.
If you have further questions or would like to speak to someone about BSI supporting your transition please fill out the form. BSI is an approved body (0086) for UKCA marking services and we can work with you on the required conformity assessment procedures that will allow you to affix the UKCA marking.
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UKCA Webinars- BSI has a range of upcoming and on-demand webinars to help you understand UKCA. These include webinars covering some of the more specific areas concerning Northern Ireland, Supply Chains and Duties of Importers. Please note: some dates may have been before a one-year extension was agreed by government in August 2021.
FAQ Document- After seeing an influx of UKCA questions coming in over the past 18 months, BSI are in a strong position to answer these questions, providing you key insight. This document covers those most frequently asked questions and may well save you a great deal of time researching.
A quide to UKCA- This 5-page pdf covers all the basics you need to know about UKCA, from timelines to what it means for your business. It is essential reading for organizations previously with CE Marking, or those thinking that UKCA may apply to you.
Duties of importers under UKCA- One of the key differences under UKCA, compared with CE Marking, is for organizations that import and sell on goods. Previously they were classed as distributors, whereas now they’re importers which puts a greater responsibility on them. If this applies to you, it is vital you know what is required.
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