Building bridges for uncomplicated market access in the UK after Brexit
Great Britain has left the EU and is therefore no longer part of the European domestic market.
Instead of the CE mark, British and European manufacturers of construction products will have to mark their products (after another postponement) with the UKCA mark from June 30, 2025, to ensure market access in the United Kingdom. If the products do not have this, they may not be imported there.
For tests as a basis for the UKCA mark, Approved Bodies in the UK must be involved. As a Notified Body in the EU, ift Rosenheim therefore works with its cooperation partners UL, BSI and 4ward Testing, which are Approved Bodies in the Great Britain.
We can help you export your products to the UK and make the process as straightforward as possible.
New developments:
- Coexistence phase for UKCA mark now also extends for building products until June 30, 2025
- Possibility of recognition of historical test results for AVCP system 3 is currently not possible
Possible paths to the UKCA mark
- The procedure for the UKCA mark is similar to that for the CE mark
- The basis for the tests are (currently) still EN standards as they apply to the CE mark
- Only products for which a CE mark is mandatory (currently) require a UKCA mark
- However, rules in the UK can change independently of the rules in the EU
Recognition of „historical“ test data
Extrapolation and translation of existing test reports and verifications as well as implementation of any necessary audit visits by ift Rosenheim together with the cooperation partners.
Possible for:
- Test results & certifications in AVCP system 1
- Possibility of recognition of historical test results for AVCP system 3 is currently not possible. Necessary verification for the UKCA mark can be provided by ift Rosenheim in cooperation with the British partners
Good to know:
Through mutual recognition, however, ift Rosenheim can use existing test results of the cooperation partners as a basis for the CE mark.
New tests for the UK and the EU
Carrying out new tests as well as any necessary audit visits as a basis for CE and UKCA marking by ift Rosenheim together with the cooperation partners.
Possible for:
- Test results & certifications in AVCP system 1
- Test results in AVCP system 3
Good to know:
As with the CE mark, the UKCA mark is currently based on EN standards. Due to the mutual recognition of ift Rosenheim and its partners, only one inspection is therefore necessary in many cases. In addition, optimisation is possible if monitoring is required.
To the UKCA mark with ift Rosenheim: The advantages at a glance
Competent support: Our specialists will find the right solution for your specific application and designs
Familiar contacts: Processing by ift Rosenheim is carried out via the usual communication channels and in German or English
Two test reports with one test + optimised monitoring: Combining UK and EU tests and audit visits saves time and avoids duplication
Lower freight costs: By carrying out tests at ift Rosenheim, you save on the transport costs of test specimens and customs duties
