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==Description==
 
==Description==
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UK started to use its own regulations instead of EU directives. Three of these regulations are shown on this table with its EU equivalences:
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It applies to all products using the radio frequency spectrum. It has been applicable since 13 June 2016. A 1-year transitional period between this Directive and the now-repealed Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) ended on 12 June 2017. As of 13 June 2017 only the new RED is applicable.
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! UK Regulation !! European Directive
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| EMC Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1091) || EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
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| Radio Equipments Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206) || Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (2014/53/EU)
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| Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101) || Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU)
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Even though names of UK regulations differs from European directives, they are using similar or same standards. UKCA marking uses its own <i>designated standards</i> and CE marking uses its <i>harmonised standards</i> to fulfil requirements of the listed regulation/directive. Also, UK is still using standards that are also acceptable for CE compliance.
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The UKCA marking can be used from 1st January 2021.
    
==Standards applied==
 
==Standards applied==
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The conformity with the essential requirements has been demonstrated against the following harmonized standards:
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The conformity with the essential requirements has been demonstrated against the following designated standards:
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EU-Type Examination Certificate No.: <b>{{{ec_number}}}</b>
 
EU-Type Examination Certificate No.: <b>{{{ec_number}}}</b>

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