🛡️ What Is the UKCA Mark and Why Certified PPE Matters

Since the UK departed from the European Union, a new product marking has come into force: UKCA – short for UK Conformity Assessed. This mark is now essential for anyone buying or selling personal protective equipment (PPE) in Great Britain.

🔍 What is the UKCA Mark?

The UKCA mark is the British equivalent of the European CE mark. It shows that a product meets UK legal standards for health, safety, and environmental protection.

UKCA is mandatory in England, Scotland, and Wales for most regulated products, including PPE. Northern Ireland continues to use the CE mark due to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

🧤 What Does UKCA Mean for PPE?

For products like protective gloves, face masks, safety goggles, and workwear, the UKCA mark guarantees that:

• The product meets UK safety standards,

• It has been properly tested and assessed,

• It is legal and safe for use in professional environments.

✅ Why Is This Important?

Whether you run a construction business, a cleaning company, or a manufacturing site, you're legally responsible for the safety of your workers.
Using non-certified PPE could result in legal penalties or liability in the event of an accident.

The UKCA mark ensures your equipment is compliant and reliable.

🧠 How to Identify a UKCA-Compliant Product

Look for the following:

• The UKCA symbol on the product or packaging,

• The name and address of the UK manufacturer or importer,

• A Declaration of Conformity,

• (If applicable) a notified body number.

🛒 Buy Certified PPE with Confidence at PPE Valley

PPE Valley only stocks products that meet the latest UK requirements.

For example, our NitraCore blue nitrile gloves are fully certified and carry the UKCA mark, making them ideal for medical, cleaning, and industrial applications.

👉 View NitraCore Gloves: Hand Protection > PPEValley
👉 Explore UKCA-Certified PPE: PPEValley

📌 Final Thoughts

The UKCA mark isn't just a label — it's your legal safety net and a sign of quality.
When you choose certified PPE, you're protecting not only your workers, but also your business.

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