UKCA Marking

UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) marking applies to equipment that are supplied or sold in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). 

The conformity marking came into effect on 1st January 2021 and replaces the European Union’s CE marking as the necessary certification for equipment being sold in Great Britain. The regulation covers many of the same goods. 

CE Marking will still be required for goods sold in the EU. If required, see our CE Marking service here.

IES consultant engineers provide low voltage testing within the scope of UKCA certification. We offer a high level of experience in helping manufacturers to gain equipment compliance, using conformity assessment procedures established under the UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations. 

Assessments can be conducted at your own site, or at IES’s facility. We are accustomed to carrying out remedial work; identifying non-conforming equipment, and advising on the most suitable solution.

Discover more about our Electrical Equipment Safety Testing service here.

IES consultant engineers travel to your site to carry out EMC testing on equipment in line with UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, partnering with your team to implement remedial solutions where required. 

The global reach of our team minimises disruption to your production timeline. We also offer the choice of testing for smaller equipment in IES’s own EMC chamber at our Bristol facility. Our initial EMC assessments allow you to confirm whether testing is required for equipment prior to entry into the UK market.

Discover more about our Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing service here.

IES takes a lead role in the compilation of your Technical File, which is needed to meet UK electrical equipment safety, machinery safety, and EMC regulations; a key part of the UKCA process. 

From detailed design drawings of components to safety inspection reports and test certificates, we smooth the path to a signed declaration of conformity which achieves UKCA marking. IES will guide you in fulfilling all Technical File requirements, and can provide the necessary information for you in many cases.

For more information on the UKCA regulation and what it includes, see our frequently asked questions (FAQs) here.