# UKCA Self-Certification: When You Can and Can't Do It

Just as CE marking allows self-certification for many product categories, UKCA follows a similar conformity assessment module structure — but the higher-risk categories that mandate a UK Approved Body are not identical to their EU counterparts. This short clarifies which products can be self-certified under UKCA and where you'll need a UK CAB.


## Transcript

### The self-certification question

UKCA mirrors CE marking's conformity assessment structure — but the rules aren't identical, and the products requiring a UK Approved Body differ. Here's how to find out whether you can self-certify under UKCA, or whether you need a UK Conformity Assessment Body instead.

### When self-cert is available vs when a UK CAB is required

UK rules largely copy the EU's module structure. Electrical equipment, radio equipment, and most consumer products qualify for Module A — self-declare, no Approved Body needed. A UK Approved Body is mandatory for high-risk machinery, Medical Devices Regulations Class IIa and above, and ATEX Zone 0 and 1 Group II equipment. Search the OPSS CAB database, and confirm the designation covers your product and standards.

### How to check your route

Start with your UK Statutory Instrument. Check its conformity assessment annexes for whether Module A or its equivalent is listed. If it is, self-certify and sign the UK DoC. If not, find a UK CAB with the right designation scope on the OPSS database first.

Tags: UKCA, self-certification, UK Approved Body, UK compliance, product regulation