Identify the right UK product requirements with expert guidance from easyCE.

The applicable rules are sector-specific. Continued CE recognition and fast-track UKCA arrangements exist for relevant sectors, so the current legal route should be checked before starting a separate assessment.

• Machinery.
• Electrical equipment within the relevant voltage scope.
• Measuring instruments.
• Lifts.
• Radio equipment.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Toys.
• Recreational craft and personal watercraft.
• Non-automatic weighing instruments.

• Medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices: check MHRA registration, the applicable conformity route and whether a UK Responsible Person is required.
• Rail interoperability: check the specific rules for the subsystem or component and the intended rail system.
• Construction products: check the applicable product specification, assessment system and current market-recognition arrangements.
• Civil explosives: check the relevant safety regulations, identification and economic-operator obligations. Do not assume that every sector follows the same representative or assessment model.

The roles of the manufacturer, importer and any appointed authorised representative.

Whether the selected route requires a UK approved body and which designated standards or alternative specifications support the assessment.

Any separate EU obligations where products are also supplied to that market.

The scope of any recognition arrangement that allows existing EU conformity evidence to support the GB route.

Some routes permit manufacturer self-assessment; others require an approved body. The Category I to IV scheme used for some pressure equipment does not apply to all UKCA products.

Determine third-party involvement from the relevant sector rules and selected procedure.

Where a procedure requires approved personnel, joining methods or specific production controls, document those requirements and the responsible assessment body.

The evidence must address the actual product and relevant requirements. A generic certificate or test report for another configuration is not sufficient.

Keep production and supplied products consistent with the assessed design. Review complaints and findings and take appropriate corrective action where conformity may be affected.

Record the tested configuration, measurement methods and results. Where an approved body is involved, agree the evidence needed for its assessment. Testing supports the design justification but does not automatically replace calculations, risk assessment or other required records.

Provide the documentation and access required by the chosen route. Relevant evidence can include drawings, risk assessments, test results, production controls and quality-system records.

Audit and surveillance arrangements are procedure-specific. There is no general UKCA rule requiring every product or manufacturer to undergo reassessment every three years.

Where surveillance or additional visits are required, the agreed arrangements should identify the records and facilities available for review. Keep any changes to the assessed design or production process under control.

Typical records include the product description, drawings, risk assessment, applicable standards or specifications and test evidence. Review existing CE records for relevance rather than duplicating them automatically. Keep the documentation for the period required by the applicable regulations, often ten years.

• The manufacturer and, where relevant, authorised representative's name and address.
• Product identification, such as model, type, batch or serial number.
• The statement of the manufacturer's responsibility.
• A clear description of the product covered.
• The applicable legislation under which conformity is declared.
• The standards or other technical specifications relied on.
• The relevant conformity assessment body and certificate details, where applicable.
• The name, role and signature of the authorised signatory.
• The place and date of issue.

easyCE prepares the agreed declaration and supporting documentation for review and signature by the responsible party.

Check sector-specific formats and terminology. Medical devices and construction products, for example, should not be handled using an unrelated generic declaration.

Affix the marking only after the applicable conformity requirements have been fulfilled.

Keep the official proportions and ensure the marking is visible, legible and durable. The usual minimum height is 5 mm, unless the relevant legislation specifies otherwise.

Use the official artwork: