Compulsory UKCA labeling from January 1, 2023

Representative of the Ministry of Business, UK energy and industrial strategy said, from January 1, 2023, The UKCA trademark is mandatory in the UK for goods that are put on the market for the first time, replacing previously circulated trademarks..

2021, UKCA has been introduced, However, after December 31, 2022, all manufactured goods must use this mark for export to the UK., Except for some products regulated by law. The UKCA label has its own regulations on designs, form and can be assessed by the business itself or by a third party depending on the requirements of the specific item.

Besides, to support and reduce costs for businesses during the rebranding process, Ministry of Business, UK energy and industrial strategy continues to accept spare parts imported into the UK before December 31, 2022 for maintenance purposes, cured without the need for re-testing or re-labeling.

UKCA labeling has 4 subjects that need attention, including: Manufacturer, product marketers, importers and distributors. There are no costs from the British Government related to UKCA labeling if the business self-declares it.

It is urgent to instruct businesses to use UKCA labels

According to Mr. Ta Hoang Linh, Director of the European-American Market Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), UKCA labels have their own regulations on designs, form and can be assessed by the business itself or by a third party depending on the requirements of the specific item. So, Guiding Vietnamese businesses about UKCA for industrial goods exported to the UK is practical and needs to be implemented immediately..

Besides, for more information about UKCA, Enterprises should contact the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK or relevant units of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be provided with accurate information., timely