UK Non Medical Products
Do I Need an Authorised Representative for the UK?
With the clear exception of Medical Devices, in most circumstances the choice of whether or not to appoint a UK Authorised Representative (UKAR) remains an entirely voluntary one. The UK does not impose on third-country manufacturers the same mandatory requirement that the European Union does to be able to identify an economic operator for every product placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland, aka GB).
Are there circumstances when having a UKAR is necessary?
Yes, some UK regulations do require the appointment of a UKAR in order to meet mandatory product notification or registration requirements. Eurolink Europe recommends that manufacturers check the requirements of the UK regulations applicable to their products to determine whether appoint a UKAR will be necessary.
What other benefits are there to appointing a UKAR?
Appointing a UKAR can bring commercial benefits to Manufacturers. It can simplify product labelling requirements. It can reassure customers that they will not end up assuming product compliance responsibilities by default. It can streamline commercial relationships.
Why use Eurolink as your UK Authorised Representative?
Eurolink Europe has been a specialist provider of Authorised Representative services for over 20 years. We represent hundreds of manufacturers from around the world and thousands of products, and we pride ourselves on delivering a cost effective, efficient, and responsive service that, where possible, is tailored to an individual Client’s needs.
With experienced staff permanently based in UK, Eurolink Europe can provide its clients with knowledgeable and responsive UKAR support.
Our UKAR Services Include:
- Checking of Technical Documentation to ensure the requirements of applicable UK Regulations have been met and when necessary, supporting the creation of additional documentation.
- Use of Eurolink Europe company details on product labels and documentation, including Declarations of Conformity.
- Issuing of Declarations of Conformity when requested to do so.
- Retention of Technical Documentation within the UK to ensure that it is at the disposal of the Competent Authorities if requested.
- Cooperation with the Competent Authorities if required.
- Liaison, when required, with other Actors within Device supply chains, including Importers and Distributors.
- Delivery of updates on regulatory changes impacting Manufacturers’ devices.
- Provision of general Advisory Services when requested, to support ongoing compliance efforts.
• Over 30 years experience.
• Single service provider for both the EU and UK markets.
• Extensive portfolio of customers across multiple industries and sectors.
• Thousand of products represented.
• Expert knowledge on the regulatory compliance industry.
• Competitive fees and customer focused service.
• Flexible and highly responsive.
• We will always find time to understand and guide you through any challenges you may have.
• We are able to provide advice and guidance or interact directly with Regulatory Authorities on your behalf.
