Certain products can only be sold in the United Kingdom if a UK Approved Body (also known as UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies) has been involved in the conformity assessment process. Such products include medical devices, PPE, and products belonging to other categories.
In this guide, we explain how you can find UK Approved Bodies, the tasks they carry out, and how much you can expect to pay. Continue reading UK Approved Bodies: A Complete Guide
UK Approved Bodies are third-party entities that perform steps of conformity assessment procedures according to the requirements of various UK regulations. In this guide, we list several regulations and types of products for which the use of a UK Approved Body is required.
However, note that there may be other regulations and products for which a UK Approved Body is needed.
Electronic products manufactured or imported for sale in the United Kingdom are subject to various labelling requirements. This includes the UKCA mark, and other compliance marks which are inherented from the time the UK was a member of the European Union.
This guide provides an overview of various labelling requirements applicable to electronic and electrical products in the UK.
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Despite the UK having left the European Union, certain EU product regulations and directives still apply to goods sold in Northern Ireland. In return, companies in Northern Ireland retain access to the EU single market.
In practice, this means that companies selling products in Northern Ireland may need to ensure compliance with EU requirements and stay up to date with new and updated regulatory requirements.
This guide addresses some common questions concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol, related agreements, and selling products in Northern Ireland.
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Planning to import or manufacture wooden products for sale in the United Kingdom? Then, you are obliged to ensure compliance with various regulations covering material traceability, safety standards, chemicals, labelling, and documentation requirements.
In this guide, we take closer look at Timber Regulation (EU) 995/2010, The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, and other regulations applicable to wooden furniture, and other wooden products in the UK.
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Toys imported or manufactured for sale in the UK must comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Doing so requires that the toy product complies with safety standards covering physical properties, flammability, substance restrictions, and more. Further, the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 also set requirements concerning documentation, UKCA marking, CE marking, traceability labelling, and testing.
Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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Authorised Representatives are companies established in the United Kingdom appointed by a manufacturer to perform specific duties on the manufacturer’s behalf. Such companies can, for example, communicate with UK authorities.
Some product regulations indicate that it is voluntary for manufacturers to appoint an authorised representative. Other regulations, such as The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, require manufacturers to hire an authorised representative – or “UK responsible person” – if they are established outside the United Kingdom.
Note that the requirements for appointing an authorised representative in Northern Ireland are different because they remain aligned with EU regulations and directives.
This guide answers some common questions concerning authorised representatives, using The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 and The Medical Devices Regulations 2002 as the basis.
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Children’s furniture manufactured or imported for sale in the United Kingdom is subject to various regulations, safety standards, substance restrictions, labelling, and documentation requirements. These are intended to reduce or even eliminate the risk of choking, strangulation, fire hazards, harmful chemicals, and other risks.
In this guide, we take a closer look at how regulations such as The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 apply to children’s furniture sold in the United Kingdom.
Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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Jewellery, both made of precious and non-precious metals, are subject to various regulations, substances restrictions, labelling, and testing requirements in the United Kingdom. For example, jewellery may contain excessive amounts of lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals.
In this guide, we take a closer look at General Product Safety Regulations 2005, REACH, the Hallmarking Act 1973, and other compliance requirements for jewellery sold in UK.
Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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Products defined as machinery are subject to various regulations, safety standards, labelling, documentation, and testing requirements in the United Kingdom. Ensuring compliance is critical, as unsafe machinery can result in severe injuries or even death.
In this guide, we explain how regulations such as The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001 apply to machinery sold in the United Kingdom.
Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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