UKCA Marking Explained

The UKCA mark (UK Conformity Assessed) is the new product marking required for most goods placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales). It shows that a product complies with UK regulations on safety, health, and the environment. To use the UKCA mark, manufacturers must identify applicable UK legislation, complete a conformity assessment, compile a Technical File, issue a UK Declaration of Conformity, and affix the mark.

Knees Engineering helps companies transition from CE to UKCA and ensures ongoing compliance.

The UKCA process

1. Identify applicable UK legislation (mirrors CE directives/regulations but under UK law).
2. Risk assessment and testing to demonstrate compliance.
3. Technical File compilation – keep evidence for inspection by UK authorities.
4. Issue a UK Declaration of Conformity – listing UK regulations and standards.
5. Affix the UKCA mark clearly to the product, packaging, or documents.

Knees Engineering’s support

• Gap analysis: CE vs UKCA requirements.
• UK-specific standards interpretation.
• Technical File preparation and document templates.
• Risk assessments and testing coordination.
• Drafting UK Declaration of Conformity.
• Advice on dual marking (CE + UKCA) for products sold in both EU and UK markets.