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For EN14782, general attestation is level 4 but fire declarations are level 3. I already have fire classification documents from an EU Notified Body. Do I need to re-do this through a UK Approved Body?

As of 10th June 21, this is unclear; MHCLG is working on a solution but has yet to make a decision. As things stand, while the Government is encouraging mutual recognition in principle and the BBA would like to be [...]

For EN14782, general attestation is level 4 but fire declarations are level 3. I already have fire classification documents from an EU Notified Body. Do I need to re-do this through a UK Approved Body?Peter Sumpton2021-06-10T16:17:33+00:00

Will the Reissue of Test Report for System 3 apply to reports obtained from an EU Based Notified Body (Test Laboratory) after the 1st Jan 2021?

This is still with MHCLG to decide and announce what will be acceptable. << Back to FAQ's

Will the Reissue of Test Report for System 3 apply to reports obtained from an EU Based Notified Body (Test Laboratory) after the 1st Jan 2021?Peter Sumpton2021-06-07T13:17:58+00:00

I have a Notified Body test report or thermal report from the BBA – what is the status?

If you are selling within the UK and wish to update your CE Marking to UKCA Marking, you can use this existing report. If your product changes in the future and you wish to continue selling on the UK Market, [...]

I have a Notified Body test report or thermal report from the BBA – what is the status?Peter Sumpton2021-06-23T21:03:13+00:00

Will any Notified Bodies in Europe be able to be UK approved? Or do the UK Approved Bodies need to be based in the UK?

The UK Approved Bodies need to be based in the UK. << Back to FAQ's

Will any Notified Bodies in Europe be able to be UK approved? Or do the UK Approved Bodies need to be based in the UK?Peter Sumpton2021-04-07T13:40:26+00:00

Will EU and UK notified bodies cooperate?

There are differences of opinion, but essentially yes, as far as is possible. The Agreement allows the use of subcontracting by Notified Bodies, including organisations in the ‘other Party’s territory’. Again the practical meaning of this has yet to be [...]

Will EU and UK notified bodies cooperate?Peter Sumpton2021-04-07T13:40:07+00:00

Will testing carried out by a UK Notified Body which was EU Notified at the time of testing, still be accepted in support of CE Marking by an EU Notified Body?

Both the UK and the EU wish to minimise duplication of efforts and costs by the manufacturers. At present it does appear that the EU will refuse to accept such testing and that retesting by an EU Notified Body will [...]

Will testing carried out by a UK Notified Body which was EU Notified at the time of testing, still be accepted in support of CE Marking by an EU Notified Body?Peter Sumpton2021-06-23T21:02:10+00:00

Where a UK Notified Body has carried out tasks or issued certification in relation to the AVCP (Assessment or Verification of Performance) for a product before 1st January 2021, can that approval be used to support affixing a UKCA Mark?

Yes, this existing Certification is acceptable and no further action is necessary. << Back to FAQ's

Where a UK Notified Body has carried out tasks or issued certification in relation to the AVCP (Assessment or Verification of Performance) for a product before 1st January 2021, can that approval be used to support affixing a UKCA Mark?Peter Sumpton2021-04-07T13:39:30+00:00

Do you have to have different notified bodies for the CE and UKCA Marks?

UKCA and UKNI Marks require that third party conformity activities carried out are done by a UK Approved Body, while CE Marking assessment activities need to be carried out by an EU Notified Body. The BBA has formed a partnership [...]

Do you have to have different notified bodies for the CE and UKCA Marks?Peter Sumpton2021-06-23T21:00:21+00:00

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