Compliance Checklist

CE Marking
Electronics
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

UKCA and CE marking for electronic products on Amazon UK: post-Brexit transition rules, UK Responsible Person, UKNI marking and common mistakes.

Overview

After Brexit, the United Kingdom has its own product safety regulations for electronics. The UKCA marking (UK Conformity Assessed) will ultimately replace CE marking for the British market. However, the UK government has extended transition deadlines multiple times: until October 2027, CE-marked products continue to be accepted on the UK market provided they meet EU requirements. For Northern Ireland, the Windsor Framework applies, requiring CE marking plus the supplementary UKNI mark. Amazon.co.uk requires all sellers of electronic products to designate a UK Responsible Person.

Does this apply to my product?

This checklist applies to all electronic products sold on Amazon.co.uk: consumer electronics, chargers, power supplies, LED lighting, smart home devices, Bluetooth and WiFi accessories, power banks, cables and all products that run on electricity or generate electromagnetic fields. Both own brands and private label products must meet the requirements.

Step-by-Step Guide

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Identify applicable UK regulations

UK regulations mirror EU directives but are standalone British laws. Identify all relevant regulations for your electronic product.

Estimated time: 1-2 days

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 checkedRequired

UK equivalent to the EU Low Voltage Directive. Applies to electrical equipment with rated voltage 50-1000V AC or 75-1500V DC. Covers power supplies, chargers and all mains-powered devices.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 checkedRequired

UK equivalent to the EU EMC Directive. Applies to almost all electronic devices that can cause electromagnetic interference or be affected by it.

Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 checkedRequired

UK equivalent to the EU Radio Equipment Directive RED. Mandatory for all Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, Zigbee and cellular devices. UK Approved Bodies replace EU Notified Bodies.

UKCA vs. CE – define transition strategy

Decide whether to use CE marking during the transition period or switch to UKCA already. Also consider Northern Ireland.

Estimated time: 1-2 days

CE acceptance until October 2027 understood and documentedRequired

CE-marked products are accepted on the UK market until 1 October 2027, provided they meet EU requirements. This deadline has already been extended several times by the UK government. Nevertheless, plan the switch to UKCA in good time.

UKNI marking for Northern Ireland clarifiedRequired

The Windsor Framework applies to Northern Ireland: products need CE marking plus the UKNI mark if a UK Approved Body was involved in conformity assessment. CE alone is also valid if an EU Notified Body carried out the assessment.

Carry out testing and conformity assessment

Have your electronic product tested to the relevant BS EN standards (UK-equivalent harmonised standards). For certain products, a UK Approved Body is required.

Estimated time: 3-8 weeks

Designated standards (BS EN standards) identified and testing commissionedRequired

UK Designated Standards largely correspond to EU harmonised standards but carry the BS EN prefix. Examples: BS EN 62368-1 (Audio/Video/IT), BS EN 55032 (EMC emissions), BS EN 301 489 (radio EMC). Commission a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory.

Test reports from the UKAS-accredited laboratory

UK Approved Body engaged (if required)

For certain electronic products (e.g. medical devices, certain radio equipment), assessment by a UK Approved Body is mandatory. This corresponds to EU Notified Bodies but is separately accredited.

Appoint UK Responsible Person

Non-UK manufacturers must appoint a UK Responsible Person based in the United Kingdom. This is both a legal requirement and an Amazon.co.uk obligation.

Estimated time: 1-2 weeks

UK Responsible Person based in Great Britain appointedRequired

The UK Responsible Person must be a natural or legal person based in Great Britain. They take responsibility for product conformity, maintain technical documentation and cooperate with market surveillance authorities (OPSS, Trading Standards).

Authorisation agreement with UK Responsible Person

UK RP name and address stated on product or packagingRequired

The UK Responsible Person's name and UK address must be stated on the product, packaging or an accompanying document. This also applies during the CE transition period.

Prepare technical documentation and UK Declaration of Conformity

Prepare the technical documentation and UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC). This differs from the EU Declaration of Conformity.

Estimated time: 1-2 weeks

UK Declaration of Conformity preparedRequired

The UK DoC must contain the manufacturer, product, applied UK Regulations and Designated Standards, UK Approved Body if applicable, and the declaration of conformity. It must be written in English.

UK Declaration of Conformity (in English)Technical documentation / Technical File

UKCA marking correctly appliedRequired

The UKCA mark must be at least 5mm high, visible and legible on the product or packaging. During the transition period, the CE mark can alternatively be used. A label with both CE and UKCA is recommended.

Meet Amazon.co.uk compliance requirements

Amazon.co.uk has its own requirements for electronic products that may go beyond the minimum legal requirements.

Estimated time: 2-5 days

UK Responsible Person registered in Seller CentralRequired

Register the UK Responsible Person with full UK address in Amazon Seller Central. Amazon may suppress listings if this information is missing.

Compliance documents uploaded to AmazonRequired

Upload test reports, UK DoC and Approved Body certificates if applicable to Amazon Seller Central. Keep all documents ready for potential Amazon compliance requests.

Test reports, UK DoC, Approved Body certificates

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Used CE marking only without UK Responsible Person

Consequence: Even during the CE transition period, a UK Responsible Person is mandatory. Amazon suspends listings and OPSS can impose fines or remove products from the market.

Prevention: Always appoint a UK Responsible Person with a UK address, regardless of whether you use CE or UKCA.

Used EU test reports without adaptation for UK market

Consequence: EU test reports are accepted during the transition period, but the UK DoC must reference UK Regulations (not EU directives). Lack of adaptation can lead to objections during market surveillance inspections.

Prevention: Create a separate UK DoC referencing UK Regulations and Designated Standards. Existing EU test reports can be used as evidence.

Forgot UKNI marking for Northern Ireland

Consequence: Products assessed by a UK Approved Body and sold in Northern Ireland need the UKNI mark in addition to the CE mark. Without it, placing on the market in Northern Ireland is non-compliant.

Prevention: Check whether you ship Amazon orders to Northern Ireland. If so, ensure UKNI requirements are met, or use the CE route via an EU Notified Body.

Ignored British plug requirements

Consequence: Electronic devices with EU plugs (Type C/F) must not be sold in the UK without a BS 1363-compliant plug. Amazon may remove listings, Trading Standards can seize products.

Prevention: Ensure all mains-powered devices are fitted with a BS 1363 plug (UK 3-pin) or come with a permanently integrated, tested adapter.

Misjudged transition deadlines and missed UKCA switch

Consequence: After the transition period expires (currently October 2027), only UKCA-marked products will be permitted. Those who miss the switch must stop selling until UKCA marking is completed.

Prevention: Start UKCA preparation early. Implement a dual-marking strategy (CE + UKCA) to make the transition seamless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Do I need to switch to UKCA now or is CE still sufficient?

Until October 2027, CE-marked products are accepted on the UK market provided they meet EU requirements. However, we recommend pursuing the dual-marking strategy (CE + UKCA) now to avoid bottlenecks before the deadline.

Q2What is the difference between UKCA and UKNI?

UKCA applies to Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales). UKNI is a supplementary mark for Northern Ireland and is applied alongside the CE mark when a UK Approved Body was involved. EU regulations continue to apply in Northern Ireland via the Windsor Framework.

Q3Can I use my EU test reports for UKCA?

During the transition period, yes. For definitive UKCA marking, test reports should ideally come from a UKAS-accredited laboratory and reference Designated Standards (BS EN). In many cases, the technical requirements are identical.

Q4Do I need a UK Responsible Person even when using FBA?

Yes, absolutely. Amazon FBA only handles shipping, not regulatory responsibility. Every non-UK seller must appoint a UK Responsible Person – regardless of the fulfilment model.

Q5What happens if Amazon does not accept my UK Responsible Person?

Amazon may deactivate listings if the UK Responsible Person is not correctly registered. Ensure that name, full UK address and contact details are entered in Seller Central and match the information on the product.

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