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CE and UKCA Marking

In order to market a product in the European Economic Area (EEA), it must comply with market standards in order to be able to bear either the ‘CE’ mark or the ‘UKCA’ mark in the UK. Any product originating from a non-EU country must be checked for compliance with CE/UKCA requirements before being placed on the EEA market.

Manufacturers and exporters/importers must therefore guarantee that products meet safety, health and environmental protection requirements.

Apave, as an independent third party, can provide you with a complete solution, for example, CE conformity assessment, testing, training, technical assistance and advice, etc.

Your challenges

in CE and UKCA Marking

Manufacturers

  • Identify and understand the applicable directive(s) and standards
  • Verify product specific requirements, for example, risk analysis, preliminary calculation and design, etc.
  • Test the product and check its conformity
  • Draw up and keep available the required technical documentations

 

Exporters/Importers & Customers

  • Have overall knowledge of CE requirements and make sure that the products meet them
  • Verify CE conformity status of product
  • Make sure the necessary documentation is available

Which products are covered by CE and UKCA marking?

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CE and UKCA marking applies to several product ranges placed on the European market. Each product must be assessed individually to determine whether it is subject to CE/UKCA marking. In general, the following products are concerned by this certification:

  • Electrical and electronic products: household appliances, mobile phones, computers, etc.
  • Toys and games: dolls, miniature cars, board games, etc.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE): helmets, gloves, goggles, etc.
  • Medical equipment: diagnostic devices, prostheses, dialysis equipment, etc.
  • Chemical products: cleaning products, cosmetics, etc.
  • Pressure equipment: tanks, boilers, etc.
  • Safety devices for vehicles: airbags, seat belts, etc.

At Apave, we only certify the following products:

  • Pressure vessel in China
  • Machinery in China
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) in a laboratory in France

 

For a product to meet the standards and be eligible, it must comply with the essential requirements defined in the European directives specific to each product category.


Each directive sets out specific requirements for manufacturers to ensure that their products are safe and comply with European standards. Manufacturers must comply with these directives in order to be able to affix the CE/UKCA mark to their products and market them legally in the European Economic Area.

 

Companies exporting to the UK will have to apply the UKCA marking to products:

  • Intended for the UK market after 1 January 2023.
  • Governed by legislation that requires the UKCA mark.
  • Must have a conformity assessment carried out by a UK third-party body.

UKCA versus CE marking

There are very few differences between these two types of marking.

The UKCA marking applies to items that require CE marking. The UK government has laid legislation to continue recognition of current EU requirements, including the CE marking:

  • It can only be affixed if the products have been assessed by bodies approved by the UK authorities (UKAS).
  • It will not be recognised on the European Union market.
  • Self-declared CE manufacturers can also apply for UKCA marking.
  • Double marking is possible (CE and UKCA) for products destined for the 2 markets: EU and UK.
  • UKCA marking cannot be used for the Northern Ireland market, which requires CE marking or UK-NI marking.

Apave solutions

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2006/42/EC Machinery Directive, we can provide the following services:

  • Attend kick off meeting
  • Risk assessment support base on ISO 12100
  • PL research of Safety Circuit according to SISTEMA
  • Preliminary Design review (3D and electrical drawings)
  • CE Conformity Evaluation according to MD 2006/42/EC
  • CE Conformity Status Verification at the request of client
  • Training and technical support

 

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), we can provide the following services:

  • EMC verification by assessment
  • EMC verification by testing

Discover our other certifications

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Pressure equipment Certification

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes are well known and used internationally for construction of Pressure Vessels and Boilers (BPV). We as an ASME Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) accredited by ASME and National Board (NB) have been inspecting and certifying many BPV for more than 20 years.

 

As an AIA, we can assist your company obtain new or renew the ASME Certificate of Authorization. We can provide the complete process of services from application to ASME & NB to the final ASME Joint Review.  Provide Quality Control Manual review & work procedures for your contract requirements. Review drawings according to ASME Code, carry out Pre-Joint Review by Authorized Inspector (AI) & Authorized Inspector Supervisor (AIS) including attending the Joint Review as a Team Member.

 

ASME Certifications & Stamp will enable you to be part of the worldwide community of reputable manufacturers of BPVs.

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Management system certification
Apave Middle East supports you in your certification and helps you to improve or implement your quality management system, offering you a better competitiveness on the global market.

Certification schemes are standards that define the requirements for a specific product, service or system, and involve the implementation and management of these standards in an organization to ensure compliance with specific requirements and provide quality products and services.

These systems have an economic, social and environmental impact through cost reduction, improved customer satisfaction, enhanced corporate reputation and improved product and service quality.
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Electrical Product Certification

Export your electrical equipment worldwide, Apave in Middle East is your strategic partner for global market access to grant certification marks on your product. Certificates are documents that importers are regularly supplied with, and manufacturers want to acquire to prove the quality, performance and conformance of products or equipment with legal laws in application.

 

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Our strengths

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OUR CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP APPROACH

Apave, an expert in risk management, makes it a point of honour to provide ever-higher quality services. The commitment of our customers is testimony to this. As a trusted third party, Apave intends to meet the growing expectations of its customers and create mutually beneficial relationships internationally.
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OUR EXPERTISE

Our teams have cutting-edge technical and regulatory expertise. We are a globally accredited inspection body (ASME, PED, IBR, MHLW, CRN, DOSH, MOM, etc.). Thanks to our expert engineers, Apave is involved throughout your project to ensure the best possible risk assessment, through inspection, training, certification, testing and measurement, and technical advice and support.
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OUR CORE VALUES

Apave has not only a strong safety culture, but also values that form a common foundation shared by all Group employees: customer focus, independence, professionalism, integrity and respect. These values are present at all levels, both in our in-house training and in the services we provide, with a single objective: quality.