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Using the UKCA mark
How to use the UKCA mark
In most cases, you must apply the UKCA marking to the product itself or to the packaging. In some cases, it may be placed on the manuals or on other supporting literature. This will vary depending on the specific regulations that apply to the product.
General rules
The UKCA marking must be clearly visible and legible when you affix it to the product. If this is not possible, you must attach it to the packaging (if any) or accompanying documents.
UKCA markings must only be placed on a product by you as the manufacturer or your authorised representative (where permitted in the relevant legislation).
When affixing the UKCA marking, you take full responsibility for your product’s conformity with the requirements of the relevant legislation.
You must only use the UKCA marking to demonstrate conformity with the relevant UK legislation.
You must not place any marking or sign that may misconstrue the meaning or form of the UKCA marking to third parties.
You must not attach other markings on the product which affect the visibility, legibility or meaning of the UKCA marking.
The UKCA marking cannot be placed on products unless there is a specific requirement to do so in the legislation.
A product may have additional markings and marks, as long as they:
- fulfil a different function from that of the UKCA marking
- are not likely to cause confusion with the UKCA marking
- do not reduce the legibility and visibility of the UKCA marking
Find out more on gov.uk
Obligations of Authorised Representatives placing toys on the market in Great Britain
Manufacturers are able to appoint authorised representatives to perform certain tasks on their behalf under a written mandate.
Legislation applies from primary production to placing animal feed on the market and feeding of food producing animals.
The Responsible Person must make sure the cosmetic products they make available are safe. The Responsible Person should:
know which ingredients are used in their cosmetic product, including those which are harmful or nanomaterials
know about restrictions on what can be put in cosmetic products
keep an up to date document with information on the cosmetic product (called the ‘Product Information File’ or ‘PIF’)
make any information on the packaging, labelling and instructions for the cosmetic product clearly visible
let the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) know about the cosmetic product (called notification) before it is made available to consumers
tell OPSS about any serious harmful effects which are reported about the cosmetic product
be able to prove that any claims made when marketing the product are correct
The UK Competent Authority for medical devices, the MHRA, has advised that manufacturers not domiciled in the UK must appoint a formal UK Responsible Person (UKRP) or UK Authorised Representative (UKAR) to be able to continue placing medical devices on the UK market.
You must include a business name and address on the packaging or food label of pre-packed food products. This must be either: the name of the business whose name the food is marketed under the address of the business that has imported the food Pre-packaged food or caseins sold in NI must include a NI or EU FBO address. If the FBO is not in NI or EU, include the address of your importer, based in NI or the EU. You can continue to use an EU, GB or NI address for the FBO on pre-packaged food or caseins sold in GB until 30 September 2022. From 1 October 2022, pre-packaged food or caseins sold in GB must include a UK address for the FBO. If the FBO is not in the UK, include the address of your importer, based in the UK. The address needs to be a physical address where your business can be contacted by mail. You cannot use an email address or phone number. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/food-labelling-giving-food-information-to-consumers#show-the-name-and-address-of-the-food-business-operator
The UKCA is a certification mark that indicates conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain. The UKNI is Northern Ireland’s version of the UKCA mark. It is a new conformity marking for products place on the market in Northern Ireland which have undergone mandatory third-party conformity assessment by an approved body based in the UK. After June 2023, it will be mandatory to place a UKCA or UKNI on products being supplied into the UK. Whilst the UK continue to follow the current Medical Devices Directive, Northern Ireland with Europe now follow the upcoming MDR Medical Devices Regulation. Find out more on the government website: https://lnkd.in/dTE4VTs
How do I know if my app is a medical device? If you are using an app for yourself or if you are using an app and you are not a trained healthcare professional, then this advice is for you. If the app you are using has a medical purpose it is important that it is UKCA or CE marked. There is a legal definition of a medical device but here are some practical examples; Depending on information you enter about yourself • Those which calculate medicine doses for you to take /inject • Those that tell you that you have a medical condition or disease or give you an individual percentage risk score of having one. Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-software-applications-apps
Manufacturers should aim to appoint their UK Responsible Persons as soon as possible, where required. The UK Responsible Person must then register relevant devices with the MHRA in line with the above grace periods depending on the device class.
From 1 January 2021 there are some differences in the rules for placing outdoor machinery on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and placing outdoor machinery on the market in Northern Ireland.
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