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CE & UKCA marking

Companies selling construction products on the European market need to comply with a harmonized European standard. Control Union provides CE marking certificates for forest products as defined in the EU Construction Product Regulation 305/2011.

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    About the CE and UKCA marking

    CE marking is a certification indicating that a product meets the health, safety, and environmental protection standards required within the European Economic Area (EEA). It allows the product to be freely marketed and sold in the EEA.

    UKCA marking is a new conformity assessment marking for goods placed on the market in the United Kingdom (UK) after the Brexit transition period. It is required for most goods previously covered by CE marking. UKCA marking demonstrates compliance with UK standards and regulations.

    The certification process

    Before a product can be certified, an auditor from Control Union will assess whether the product meets preordained standards. During the initial assessment, the compliance of the product and its manufacturing process are checked. Initial testing of the product might be required as well before a product certificate is issued. After the initial assessment, conformance of the product and its manufacturing process will continue with internal and external quality assurance.

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    Certification schemes

    CE marking certificates

    Additionally to CE marking certificates, Control Union also carries out inspections, audits, verifications and issues certificates for the following certification schemes:

    • FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®)

    • PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)

    • EU TR (EU Timber Regulation)

    • Keurhout

    UKCA

    Control Union and Finotrol (Finland) now also offer UKCA (and UKNI for Northern Ireland) marking assessments. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland). It covers most goods that previously required the CE marking, known as ‘new approach’ goods. UKCA will be certified under CU UK (Control Union Certifications United Kingdom).

    Inquiries concerning UKCA
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    How you benefit

    CE marked products no longer need to be adapted to specific national requirements of each EEA member state.

    With CE marking ensures that products are safe for the user reducing damage and number of liability claims.

    Control Union has a global network of offices. This allows us to make our work more efficient and cost effective for our customers, whilst upholding the same stringent professional auditing and certification procedures.

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    How can we help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let us know. We’re glad to be of help.

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