Introduction
An EU or UKCA Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a legally required document that confirms a product complies with European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) safety, health, and environmental regulations. Manufacturers, importers, or authorized representatives must issue this declaration before placing certain products on the EU or UK markets.
Products Requiring an EU/UKCA Declaration
1. Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Products that must comply with CE/UKCA marking under directives such as:
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU)
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
UK’s Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
UK’s EMC Regulations 2016
2. Machinery and Industrial Equipment
Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) for CE marking
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 for UKCA marking
Construction and manufacturing tools
3. Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745)
In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Regulation (EU 2017/746)
UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002
4. Toys and Children's Products
Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) for CE marking
UK Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 for UKCA marking
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE Regulation (EU 2016/425)
UK Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2018
Includes helmets, safety goggles, work gloves, and protective clothing
6. Construction Products
Construction Products Regulation (EU 305/2011)
UK Construction Products Regulations 2013
Includes cement, insulation, fire doors, and structural components
7. Pressure Equipment
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) (2014/68/EU)
Simple Pressure Vessels Directive (2014/29/EU)
UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
8. Gas Appliances
EU Gas Appliances Regulation (EU 2016/426)
UK Gas Appliances (Enforcement) Regulations 2018
9. Lifts and Elevators
Lifts Directive (2014/33/EU)
UK Lifts Regulations 2016
10. Measuring Instruments
Measuring Instruments Directive (2014/32/EU)
UK Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016
11. Marine Equipment
Marine Equipment Directive (2014/90/EU)
UK Marine Equipment Regulations 2016
12. Radio Equipment
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (2014/53/EU)
UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
13. Recreational Craft & Personal Watercraft
Recreational Craft Directive (2013/53/EU)
UK Recreational Craft Regulations 2017
14. Household Appliances & Consumer Electronics
Includes kitchen appliances, TVs, smart devices, and washing machines that fall under electrical safety and EMC directives
Products That Do NOT Require an EU/UKCA Declaration
Some general consumer products do not require CE or UKCA marking but may need a Declaration of Compliance under General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR): ✅ Furniture ✅ Jewelry & Watches ✅ Books & Stationery ✅ Toys not covered by the Toy Safety Directive ✅ Home décor items ✅ Clothing & textiles (unless they have protective functions)
For these products, a Declaration of Compliance may be required instead.