It is the abbreviation of the initials of the words "United Kingdom Conformity Assesment". Products with the UKCA certificate, which is the UK Conformity Assessment in Turkish, and the UKCA mark indicate that they have passed the conformity assessment processes published by the UK.

CE Certificate is a mandatory application in European Union member states. Manufacturers who affix the CE mark to their products can freely supply their products in the European market. After the UK countries (England, Scotland, Wales) leave the European Union, the UKCA Certificate and UKCA Marking will be valid instead of the CE Certificate for the products to be exported to these countries.

 

Which Products Are Covered by UKCA Certificate?

 

- Machines

- Pressure Equipment

- Electrical Appliances

- Construction materials

- Gas Burning Devices

- Equipment Covered by Noise Regulation

- Personal Protective Equipment

- Elevators

- Hot Water Boilers

- Equipment Covered by ATEX Regulation

 

From which date is the UKCA Certificate Mandatory?

 

The UKCA Certificate has been put into use as of January 1, 2021. However, a transition period until January 1, 2023 has been granted for businesses to complete their preparations.

 

Do Companies with CE Certificates Need to Obtain UKCA Certificate?

 

A manufacturer who has obtained a CE Certificate will be able to sell products to the European market with the current CE certificate, but will not be able to sell it to the United Kingdom.

 

How Long Can I Get UKCA Certificate?

 

The process of obtaining the UKCA Certificate varies from product to product, and the standards and regulation to which the product is subject determine the period.

 

For detailed information about the UKCA Certificate, you can contact our TSI Certification technical team.