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# UKCA Marking Checklist: Review-Ready Compliance

A comprehensive checklist to ensure your product meets all UKCA marking requirements before placing it on the Great Britain market. Use this checklist to track progress and prepare for compliance audits.

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Pre-Compliance

## Pre-compliance checklist

Identify target market (Great Britain, Northern Ireland, or both)

Determine applicable UK regulations based on product type

Identify required conformity assessment route (Module A, B, D, etc.)

Confirm if UK Approved Body involvement is required

Appoint UK Responsible Person if manufacturer is outside UK

Select applicable GB-designated standards

Identify if CE marking is recognized for your product in GB

Testing

## Testing phase checklist

Select UKAS-accredited test laboratory or UK Approved Body

Prepare and submit test samples

Conduct EMC testing (if applicable)

Conduct radio testing for each band/protocol (if applicable)

Conduct safety testing per applicable standards

Conduct RoHS analysis (if supplier data insufficient)

Obtain test reports from laboratory

Address any test failures and conduct retesting if needed

Documentation

## Documentation phase checklist

Create technical file structure

Compile technical descriptions and drawings

Create Bill of Materials (BOM)

Conduct risk assessment

Gather supplier declarations and material declarations

Prepare user instructions in English

Create label artwork with UKCA marking

Draft UK Declaration of Conformity

Compile all documentation into technical file

Review and approve Declaration of Conformity

Post-Compliance

## Post-compliance checklist

Affix UKCA marking to product, packaging, or documentation

Ensure UK Responsible Person is identified on product/labeling (if required)

Retain technical file and Declaration of Conformity for 10 years

Register for WEEE/batteries/packaging EPR if applicable

Establish post-market surveillance procedures

Prepare for potential market surveillance by authorities

Monitor for changes in applicable regulations and standards

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## Frequently asked questions

### How do I know which checklist items apply to my product?

Use our compliance requirements tool to identify which regulations apply to your specific product. The checklist can then be filtered to show only relevant items for your product type.

### Can I use this checklist for audit preparation?

Yes, this checklist covers the core elements that authorities typically review during market surveillance. However, add any product-specific requirements from your applicable regulations and standards.

### How often should I review the checklist?

Review the checklist at the start of each product development, before placing a product on the market, and when regulations or standards change. Also use it for periodic internal compliance audits.

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Related guides

*   [UKCA Marking OverviewComplete guide to UKCA marking for the Great Britain market: requirements, timeline, costs, GB vs NI differences, and how to tr…](/guides/ukca-marking)
*   [UKCA Marking TimelineRealistic timeline for UKCA marking: from design freeze to market entry.](/guides/ukca-marking-timeline)
*   [UK Technical FileComplete guide to UK technical file requirements: structure, required content, documentation management, and retention for UKCA…](/guides/uk-technical-file)
*   [UK Declaration of ConformityComplete guide to UK Declaration of Conformity: required content, format, signatory requirements, and how to create a compliant…](/guides/uk-declaration-of-conformity)

Educational resource only. This is a general checklist. Always verify specific requirements for your product category and applicable regulations.