CE Marking
Home & Kitchen
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Determine applicable UK regulationsRequired

Check whether your product falls under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (Low Voltage, SI 2016/1101), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091), the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/389), the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/2617), or the Energy Information Regulations 2011. For products with radio modules, the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206) also apply.

Identify UK Designated StandardsRequired

Identify the relevant UK Designated Standards (BS EN standards) that provide a presumption of conformity. For electrical kitchen appliances, BS EN 60335-1 (general safety) together with product-specific parts (e.g., BS EN 60335-2-9 for grills/toasters, BS EN 60335-2-15 for kettles) are relevant. For EMC, BS EN 55014-1 (emissions) and BS EN 55014-2 (immunity) apply.

Define CE-to-UKCA transition strategyRequired

Decide whether to use the transitional provision (CE marking accepted until 31 December 2027) or switch directly to UKCA. A dual-marking strategy (CE + UKCA) allows you to serve both the EU and GB markets. Note that Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework continues to accept CE marking.

Conduct safety testing under LVDRequired

Have your electrical product tested by a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory or UK Approved Body to BS EN 60335-1 and the product-specific part of the BS EN 60335-2 series. Testing covers protection against electric shock, thermal hazards, mechanical hazards, fire, radiation, and chemical hazards. For UKCA marking, testing must be performed or recognised by a body recognised in the United Kingdom.

Conduct EMC testingRequired

Carry out EMC testing to BS EN 55014-1 (emissions) and BS EN 55014-2 (immunity). Additionally, testing to BS EN 61000-3-2 (harmonics) and BS EN 61000-3-3 (voltage fluctuations/flicker) is required. Document the test setups and results in the technical file.

Engage UK Approved Body (if required)

For certain product categories — particularly gas appliances — engaging a UK Approved Body for conformity assessment is mandatory (Module B: UK Type Examination + Module C/D/E). For electrical household appliances under LVD and EMC, internal production control (Module A) is generally sufficient, but a UK Approved Body may be voluntarily engaged for increased conformity assurance. The list of UK Approved Bodies is maintained by OPSS on gov.uk.

Compile technical fileRequired

Compile a comprehensive technical file containing at minimum: general product description, design drawings and circuit diagrams, bills of materials with component specifications, risk analysis/risk assessment, applied Designated Standards with conformity mapping, complete test reports (LVD, EMC, gas if applicable), description of production control, photographs of the product and markings, and user instructions in English. The file must be retained for 10 years from the last placing on the GB market.

Draft UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC)Required

Draft the UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC) containing the following mandatory information: manufacturer name and address, product identification (model, type, batch number), statement that the DoC is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer, reference to applicable UK regulations (Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, EMC Regulations 2016, etc.), reference to applied Designated Standards, UK Approved Body details if applicable, date, and signature of a responsible person. The UK DoC must be in English and must be distinct from the EU Declaration of Conformity.

Apply UKCA marking correctlyRequired

Affix the UKCA mark visibly, legibly, and indelibly on the product or rating plate. The UKCA mark must be at least 5 mm in height (unless otherwise specified in the regulation), proportionally correct, and clearly distinguishable from the CE mark. During the transitional period until 2027, the CE mark may alternatively be used. For dual marking, both marks are permissible. Additionally, the manufacturer's name and address (and where applicable, the UK Responsible Person) must appear on the product or packaging.

Appoint UK Responsible PersonRequired

If the manufacturer is not established in the United Kingdom, a UK Responsible Person (UK RP) must be appointed. The UK RP must be based in the United Kingdom and assumes regulatory duties: maintaining the UK DoC and technical file, making these documents available to OPSS and Trading Standards on request, and cooperating with enforcement authorities on product recalls or corrective actions. The UK RP's name and address must appear on the product, packaging, or an accompanying document.

Prepare English-language user instructionsRequired

Ensure a complete user manual in English is included. It must contain safety instructions, intended use, installation and maintenance instructions, technical specifications (voltage, power, frequency), and contact details of the manufacturer / UK Responsible Person. For the GB market, UK-specific plug standards (BS 1363) and voltage specifications (230V, 50Hz) must be addressed.

Amazon Compliance Portal — upload documentsRequired

In Amazon Seller Central under 'Manage Compliance', upload the following documents: UK Declaration of Conformity (UK DoC), test reports (LVD, EMC), product images showing visible UKCA/CE marking and rating plate, UK Responsible Person details (name, address, contact). Amazon.co.uk may request additional documents such as UK Approved Body certificates or test reports to specific standards.

Update product listing with UK compliance informationRequired

Update your product listing on Amazon.co.uk with the required compliance information: enter the UK Responsible Person in the appropriate attribute field, correctly state wattage, voltage (230V) and frequency (50Hz), reference UKCA or CE conformity in the Safety & Compliance section, correctly complete ASIN-specific compliance attribute fields (e.g., 'electrical_plug_type' = Type G). Ensure all information is consistent with the UK DoC and technical file.

Set up market surveillance and product monitoringRequired

Establish a system for ongoing product monitoring: monitor customer complaints and safety reports, track changes to UK Designated Standards and regulations, regularly check the OPSS Product Safety Alerts and Recalls database, ensure technical documentation is updated for product changes. Safety-related incidents must be reported to OPSS via the Product Safety Database Portal.

Monitor UKCA transition deadline 2027Required

Plan the complete switch to UKCA well before 31 December 2027: update all product labels and packaging to UKCA, replace all CE-referenced UK DoCs with UKCA DoCs, update Amazon.co.uk listings and compliance documents, check whether existing test reports from EU Notified Bodies need to be replaced with UK Approved Body reports. Begin the transition at least 12 months before the deadline to avoid bottlenecks at UK Approved Bodies.