United Kingdom

Capitalise on the market opportunities in United Kingdom

Regulations and compliance requirements can pose challenges to companies who are looking to export their new products in United Kingdom (UK). Most products must meet local standards and requirements to ensure products are safe, good quality, and fit for consumers’ needs.

Ensure that your products successfully meet UK standards by working with TÜV SÜD. We fully understand the local requirements and procedures applicable in UK.

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Plug Type

Type G

Electrical safety and EMC

REGULATORY AGENCY

UK Conformity Assessed marking (UKCA)

REGULATIONS

UKCA marking is the UK product marking requirement that will be needed for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), substituting the EU requirements for CE Marking. UKCA marking will indicate that a product placed on the United Kingdom market meets the UKCA Marking requirements.
UKCA marking was specified in the original ‘EU Exit” UK Statutory Instruments, and for most products this is defined in UK Statutory Insrument 2019. No. 696 and amendments (exeptions being Automotive, Marine and Medical devices for example)
The UKCA marking came into effect on 1 January 2021.*

UKCA Marking

* You can continue to use the CE marking and reversed epsilon marking on the GB market until 31 December 2024.

GUIDELINES

UKCA Assessment required based on EU TEC.
Complete Technical Assessment required through UK Accredited Body.
No assessment required – Manufacturer prepares the UK DoC.

APPLICABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES

UKCA Mark covers most products that previously required the CE marking.

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Telecom and Wireless

REGULATORY AGENCY

UK Conformity Assessed marking (UKCA)

REGULATIONS

The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, are the UK’s equivalent of the European Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
Products and equipment that conform to the requirements of the Regulations should carry a UKCA Mark, supported by a valid UK Declaration of Conformity.
The UKCA marking came into effect on 1 January 2021.*

UKCA Marking

* You can continue to use the CE marking and reversed epsilon marking on the GB market until 31 December 2024.

GUIDELINES

UKCA Assessment required based on EU TEC
Complete Technical Assessment required through UK Accredited Body
No assessment required – Manufacturer prepares the UK DoC.

APPLICABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES

Radio equipment.

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE

TÜV SÜD BABT was formally appointed as UK approved body (Number 0168) and started certification work on the 1st Jan 2021 for the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. TÜV SÜD America was appointed as UKCA body (Number 1929) under the UK/US Mutual Recognition Agreement for EMC and RED.

Energy Efficiency and Environmental

REGULATORY AGENCY

UK Conformity Assessed marking (UKCA)

REGULATIONS

Ecodesign:

The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (as amended) are the underpinning legislation.

Energy Information:

The Energy Information Regulations 2011 (as amended) are the underpinning legislation.

RoHS:

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (as amended) are the underpinning legislation.

Manufacturers placing EEE on the market in Great Britain and/or Northern Ireland must evaluate their production controls to ensure that their products do not exceed the maximum prescribed levels of the following hazardous substances:

cadmium
lead
mercury
hexavalent chromium
polybrominated biphenyls
polybrominated diphenyl ethers
bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
benzyl butyl phthalate
dibutyl phthalate
diisobutyl phthalate

GUIDELINES

Ecodesign:

A Declaration of Conformity must be completed, supported by technical documentation to demonstrate compliance.

RoHS:

A Declaration of Conformity must be completed, supported by technical documentation to demonstrate compliance, retained for 10 years after the last product is first placed on the market and be made available to OPSS on request

APPLICABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES

The regulations cover the following energy related products for Ecodesign:

Circulators
Computers
Dishwashers
Domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods
Electric motors
Fans
Heating and cooling appliances
Lamps (directional and LED)
Lamps (non-directional)
Lamps (fluorescent and professional)
Power supplies

The regulations cover the following energy related products for Energy Information:

Air conditioners
Dishwashers
Fridges and freezers
Light sources
Local space heaters
Ovens
Range hoods
Refrigerated page-content cabinets for professional use
Refrigeration with a direct sales function
Solid fuel boilers
Space heaters
Etc

RoHS:

The regulations cover all EEE, cables and spare parts with some exemptions.

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with the national requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.

Our services at a glance

BABT was formally appointed as UK approved body (Number 0168) and started certification work on the 1st Jan 2021 for the following types of products:

Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Marine Equipment Regulations 2016

TÜV SÜD America was appointed as UKCA body (Number 1929) under the UK/US Mutual Recognition Agreement for EMC and RED. Directives such as Low Voltage Directive (LVD) will remain self-declaration under UKCA. We are still able to offer voluntary Attestations of Conformity (AoC) to support the manufacturers self declaration in this area.

Why choose TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the UK's standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are widely accepted and recognised by authorities internationally. Our test reports are also accepted for safety and telecom approval.