CE-marking and UKCA-marking - what does it mean?
CE-marking is a European standardized marking that is required for many products sold on the European market.
CE-marking
It was originally introduced to create a common technical and legislative basis for trade within the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes the EU countries as well as Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
The CE-mark indicates that the manufacturer has declared that the product complies with the applicable EU directives and conformity standards applicable to the product type. A product can therefore be produced outside the EU and still be CE-marked. A CE-marked product meets the EU's requirements for safety, health, and environmental protection.
CE-marking covers a wide range of products, including electronics, medical equipment, toys, building materials, machinery, lifting equipment, etc.
It is illegal to provide a product with a CE-mark if the product does not comply with the directives that apply to the product type. Here you can see which product groups require CE-marking (in Danish).
UKCA-marking
The UKCA marking is a marking scheme that became part of GB legislation after Brexit. It was intended to replace the CE marking, which would no longer be valid on the GB market. The marking shows that the product complies with the GB technical standards and regulations set by the GB market.
The introduction of this marking has subsequently been withdrawn (after being postponed several times), and today, both the CE and UKCA markings are accepted for most goods as a valid sign of conformance.
The difference between CE- and UKCA-marking
The difference between CE- and UKCA marking lies primarily in their areas of validity and the technical standards they represent:
Area of validity: CE marking applies to EU and EEA countries, while UKCA marking applies to products sold in Great Britain and Wales (apart from Northern Ireland).
Technical standards: CE marking is based on the technical standards and legislation applicable to the European market, while UKCA marking is based on the British technical standards and regulations.
Therefore, a product can be CE-marked and UKCA-marked if sold in the EU and Great Britain. This is, for example, the case with all our POWERTEX products manufactured during that period.
To obtain UKCA marking, manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with the relevant GB technical standards and have them certified by a GB-accredited body.
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