UKCA & CE Compliance for the Door Industry

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Updated: 2025

Understanding UKCA and CE Markings

As a leading specialist in the door industry, HAG provide products that meet the highest safety and quality standards. In light of recent legislative changes, we want to keep you informed about the implications of UKCA and CE markings on our products.

UKCA Marking (UK Conformity Assessed)

What is it?

The UKCA marking is the new UK product marking that replaced the CE marking for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland) following Brexit.

When is it required?

The UKCA marking has been introduced for products placed on the market in Great Britain. However, as of August 2023, the CE marking remains valid indefinitely for most products. Businesses can continue using CE marking for their products, although UKCA marking may also be applied if desired.

CE Marking

What is it?

The CE marking indicates that a product meets EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.

Where is it required?

It remains essential for products sold within the European Union.

Northern Ireland Protocol

Markings Accepted:

For products placed on the market in Northern Ireland:

Products must meet EU rules and display the CE marking.

If a UK-approved body has carried out conformity assessment, the product must also carry the UKNI mark in addition to CE.

Products intended for export to the EU must be assessed by an EU-recognized body and carry only the CE mark.

Region	Required Marking	Notes
Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland)	UKCA or CE	CE marking remains valid indefinitely; UKCA marking is optional but can be used.
Northern Ireland	CE, and UKNI if assessed by a UK body	Products must meet EU rules. If a UK-approved body performed the assessment, the product carries both CE and UKNI marks. Exports to the EU require only CE.
European Union	CE	Must be assessed by an EU-recognised body; UKCA/UKNI marks are not recognised.

CPR Compliance

What It Is:

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) (EU) No. 305/2011 ensures that construction products, including doors and gates, meet essential safety, performance, and environmental standards for the EU market. CE marking demonstrates compliance with these requirements, covering fire safety, structural integrity, and thermal performance.

Under the CPR, each product has its own harmonised standards. Compliance is achieved through third-party testing, risk assessments, and adherence to these standards. For example, five of the 21 New Approach Directives for CE marking apply to roller shutters.

All our doors and gates comply with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) (EU) No. 305/2011, which replaced the former Construction Products Directive (CPD) 89/106/EEC. This ensures that our products meet the necessary performance, safety, and regulatory requirements for both the UK and EU markets.

Compliance Standards at HAG

We follow stringent safety and performance standards for all our doors, including compliance with EN 13241-1:2003 + A1:2011, a European standard for industrial, commercial, and garage doors and gates.

Key Safety and Performance Areas:

Wind Resistance:
Ensures that doors can withstand environmental wind loads, preventing damage and ensuring safety.
Thermal Performance:
Certified to meet energy efficiency requirements, ensuring minimal heat loss.
Operational Safety:
Our doors include safety mechanisms like secondary brakes and safety edges to prevent accidents.Tests on all components from each manufacturer must be carried out to EN 13241-1:2003 +A1:2011 ensuring the safe build of each door system, confirmed by a UKCA / CE Label and a Declaration of Performance certificateThe specification and legal requirements of each door system will change dependant on its application i.e., survey hatch, doorway, window, shop front, loading bay as the traditional photocells can now only be used as a secondary means of safety. This will result in the increase of additional devices such as safety brakes, secondary springs and safety edges.
Acoustic Insulation:
For applicable products, we provide soundproofing solutions to enhance noise control in industrial or commercial environments.

Additional Certification Areas:

Durability:
Our products are tested for long-term reliability under regular use.
Fire Resistance:
Fire-rated doors comply with UKCA, CE, and CPD/CPR requirements, ensuring they effectively prevent the spread of fire and protect life and property in emergencies.

Products Covered by UKCA, CE, and CPD Compliance

Our compliance covers a wide range of door products, including:

• Roller Shutters

• Sectional Overhead Doors

• High-Speed Doors

• Fire-Resistant Doors

• Folding and Sliding Doors

Our Approach to Compliance

At HAG, we ensure that all products comply with UKCA and CE standards, guaranteeing legal and operational safety for users.

Dual Marking for UK and EU Markets
For customers operating in both the UK and EU, we provide dual UKCA and CE markings, ensuring compliance across both markets.
Certified Documentation
Each product comes with complete documentation, including Declarations of Performance (DoP) and installation guidelines, ensuring compliance with UKCA, CE, and CPD/CPR standards.
Assessment
A qualified assessment of each door installation is required to assess its application, risks to users and operator and the safety devices required to make the door legally safe under EN 13241-1:2003 +A1:2011.
HAG has performed rigorous tests and investigation from all suppliers to ensure total compliance and give confidence to all customers that each custom-made door is supplied legally compliant.
Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring
Our compliance team continually monitors updates in UKCA, CE, and construction product regulations to ensure our products meet the most up-to-date requirements.

Why Compliance Matters

Ensuring compliance with UKCA, CE, and CPD/CPR standards is vital for ensuring that our products meet legal and safety requirements:

Enhanced Safety:
Certified compliance with safety standards prevents accidents and ensures peace of mind.
Energy Efficiency:
Products that meet thermal performance requirements help reduce energy costs and improve sustainability.
Legal Assurance:
Compliance ensures products are legally fit for the market, avoiding costly product recalls and fines.