You should check the sector specific set of regulations that apply to your product. However, to provide businesses with flexibility, the government will bring forward legislation that would continue to allow recognition of the CE marking and the reversed epsilon marking for most goods that are being placed on the market, or put into service before 11pm on 31 December 2024. By following designated standards, manufacturers can claim ‘presumption of conformity’ with the corresponding essential requirements that apply to their product. The technical requirements (sometimes referred to as ‘essential requirements’) you must meet for the UKCA marking will depend on the product specific legislation for your product.Ĭonformity with these requirements can also be achieved by using designated standards (which the UK introduced to replace EU harmonised standards). It also applies to aerosol products that previously required the reversed epsilon marking. The UKCA marking applies to most products for which the CE marking could be used. The UKCA marking is the product marking used for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Using the UKCA marking in different markets Selling products in GB Please consult the sector specific guidance for more information.

Some products are covered by the UKCA marking but have some special rules. You can read more about which regulations apply to your products and how to comply with them. Please consult the sector specific legislation that applies to your products for more information.

equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres (UKEX).

recreational craft and personal watercraft.

You will need to use the UKCA marking if you manufacture or handle products in the following areas: Product areas covered by the UKCA marking

For information on placing products on the market, see the guidance on placing manufactured products on the market in Great Britain. This guidance explains how to use the UKCA marking.

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