Export of USB fans subject to UK UKCA certification
Date:2023-03-31 09:59:16 Classification
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The export of USB small fans is subject to UK UKCA certification. Like the CE mark, the UKCA mark is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that the product meets the standards specified by laws and regulations, and after self declaration according to the prescribed procedures, the corresponding mark is placed on the product. The manufacturer can seek testing from a qualified third-party laboratory to prove that the product meets relevant standards, and issue a certificate of compliance, AoC, as a basis for the manufacturer's self declaration DoC. The DoC should include key parameter information such as the manufacturer's name and address, product model, and so on.
Fan UKCA certification application process:
1. The enterprise prepares product data for the testing agency
2. The testing agency conducts sample evaluation and quotation
3. The enterprise fills in the application form and sends the samples to the testing agency by express delivery
4. Both parties sign a contract
5. Testing organization arranges testing
After the test is completed, the testing agency will issue a draft certificate and report to the enterprise for confirmation
7. The enterprise shall issue a formal certificate report after confirming that there is no error
Technical documents to be prepared for fan UKCA certification
1) The name and address of the manufacturer (EU authorized representative (EU authorized agent) AR), as well as the name and model of the product;
2) Product instructions;
3) Safety design documents (including key structural drawings, that is, design drawings that reflect the creepage distance, gap, number of insulation layers, and thickness);
4) Product technical conditions (or enterprise standards), establishing technical data;
5) Product electrical schematic diagram, block diagram, circuit diagram, etc;
6) List of key components or raw materials;
7) Testing Report;
8) Relevant certificates issued by EU authorized certification body NB (for other modes other than mode A);
9) Certificate of registration of the product within the EU (for certain products such as Class I medical devices and ordinary IVD in vitro diagnostic medical devices);
10) UKCA Declaration of Conformity (DOC);