UK Market Electronics Compliance from China
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Selling electronics in Great Britain post-Brexit means UKCA marking under the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (RER 2017) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, separate from the EU's CE regime. For most low-risk wireless products the underlying test data (EN 300 328, EN 301 489) transfers, so you rarely re-test from scratch, but you do need a UK-based authorised representative and a UK Declaration of Conformity. Mains products also need a BS 1363 Type G plug with a genuine 13A fuse.
When you source for the UK from China, the documentation gap is usually larger than the test gap: factories have CE files but no UK DoC and no UK responsible person. We confirm the technical file, label artwork, and importer details before goods leave the port.
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FAQ
Is CE marking still valid for the UK?
Great Britain requires UKCA marking, though the recognition deadline has shifted several times. For most electronics the CE test reports can be reused; the change is the marking, declaration, and UK authorised representative.
Do I need a UK-based representative to import from China?
Yes, in practice. A UK responsible person or authorised representative must be named on the documentation, and import VAT plus the UK Global Tariff apply at the border.
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