Product marking is a 'passport to trade' and helps construction product manufacturers access markets.

From 1 January 2021 BM TRADA is able to offer the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark to manufacturers of construction products. This a new product mark applicable to goods being placed on the market in in England, Wales and Scotland (Great Britain). In addition to this, we are able to provide provide product marking to the separate product mark applicable to the Northern Ireland market (the UKNI mark).

UKCA marking wood-based panels certification scheme 

BM TRADA offers a UKCA marking wood-based panels certification scheme based on compliance with the BS EN 13986 standard.

The UKCA marking of wood based panels scheme covers the following products:

  • Plywood
  • Particleboard
  • Fiberboard
  • Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
  • Solid wood panels. 

Organizations must prepare for the end of recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain and use the UKCA mark by 30 June 2025.  

UKCA marking experts are here to help

Our certification experts understand the specific requirements of the product marking within the UK and European Union. We understand that you may have questions about how the new arrangement will work. Please contact us to talk about your specific requirements about UKCA/UKNI/CE marking. 

Visit our certified company list to find suppliers of BM TRADA certified products or services.