{"id":18454,"date":"2026-07-28T15:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=18454"},"modified":"2026-07-28T15:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:10:36","slug":"ukca-marking-requirements-for-medical-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/ukca-marking-requirements-for-medical-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"UKCA Marking Requirements for Medical Devices [Step-by-Step Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18454\" class=\"elementor elementor-18454\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799d15df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"799d15df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbeee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dbeee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UKCA Marking Requirements for Medical Devices [Step-by-Step Guide]<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2812a380 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2812a380\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-485c69ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"485c69ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0ad022 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e0ad022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f238651 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f238651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the UK\u2019s exit from the EU, medical device manufacturers now need to comply with the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (UK MDR 2002) to place their products on the market in England, Wales, or Scotland. A key part of this compliance is affixing the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark, which proves your device meets safety and performance standards as required by UK law. In this blog, we\u2019ll explore the UKCA marking requirements for medical devices, the process to obtain the mark, and the obligations of manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2210fc0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2210fc0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the UKCA Mark and Why Is It Important?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce247a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce247a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark is the official symbol indicating that a medical device complies with UK MDR 2002.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d19f992 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d19f992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3ad7e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3ad7e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612d5a4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"612d5a4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let's Connect! 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It replaces the CE mark in Great Britain, though CE marking is still accepted in Northern Ireland, where different regulations apply.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to comply with UKCA requirements may result in:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforcement actions from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil or criminal penalties<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removal of non-compliant or unsafe products from the market<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c90c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c90c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps to Obtain UKCA Marking for Medical Devices\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58dee52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58dee52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To successfully place your medical device on the Great Britain market, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p><h4><b>1. Classify Your Medical Device<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the risk class of your device under UK MDR 2002:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General medical devices (Part 2)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active implantable medical devices (Part 3)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices (Part 4)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If unsure about classification, refer to MHRA\u2019s official guidance on determining medical device status.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>2. Understand the Applicable Regulations<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must identify which parts of the UK MDR 2002 apply to your device based on its intended use and classification. Each device class has specific essential requirements for safety and performance that must be met.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>3. Build Technical Documentation<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a technical file that clearly outlines:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product specifications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk management activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design and manufacturing processes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical evaluation or performance data<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality Management System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (QMS) details<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of this documentation can be derived from a compliant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485:2016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QMS. Establish your QMS early to ensure systematic and efficient documentation.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>4. Conduct a Conformity Assessment<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class I devices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Manufacturers can self-declare conformity (excluding those with a sterile or measuring function).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher-risk devices (Class IIa, IIb, III, AIMD, IVDs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Require assessment from a UK-approved body.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the UK government\u2019s list to find a qualified approved body for your device type.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>5. Declaration of Conformity &amp; Certification<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After successfully passing the conformity assessment:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a UK Declaration of Conformity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain the certificate of conformity from your approved body<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a7b3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58a7b3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Steps: Applying the UKCA Mark\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84859a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84859a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once certification is granted:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affix the UKCA mark visibly on your device<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include the approved body identification number (for higher-risk devices)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register the manufacturer and device with the MHRA before placing it on the market<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the device undergoes significant changes post-market, a reassessment is required to ensure continued compliance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a482ef6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a482ef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Compliant and Informed\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76ee2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e76ee2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with UKCA marking requirements is a legal obligation that ensures product safety and protects patient well-being. Non-compliance can result in significant legal and financial consequences. It\u2019s essential for manufacturers to stay updated on MHRA regulations and ensure that all technical, clinical, and quality documentation is in place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8318b21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8318b21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Operon Strategist Can Help\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af10c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1af10c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist supports medical device manufacturers with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/elevateplus\/ukca-marking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UKCA conformity documentation preparation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device classification and regulatory strategy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QMS setup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ISO 13485)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liaising with UK-approved bodies<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MHRA registration support<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b8590 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48b8590\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Need Help Navigating UKCA Marking?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9202f21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9202f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Operon Strategist guide you through every step of the UKCA certification process.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to ensure your medical devices meet UK market regulations smoothly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89795d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b89795d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202b2ec2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"202b2ec2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196dc07d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"196dc07d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4260\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4260\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is UKCA marking for medical devices? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4260\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c67645 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12c67645\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7978b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7978b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking indicates that a medical device complies with the applicable requirements of the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (as amended) for placement on the Great Britain market. It demonstrates that the manufacturer has completed the applicable conformity assessment and met the relevant regulatory requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4261\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4261\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the steps to obtain UKCA marking for a medical device? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4261\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eeb46f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6eeb46f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84940b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b84940b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The UKCA marking process generally includes determining the device classification, implementing an ISO 13485-compliant Quality Management System (QMS), preparing technical documentation, performing risk management in accordance with ISO 14971, conducting clinical or performance evaluation where applicable, completing conformity assessment through a UK Approved Body (when required), issuing a Declaration of Conformity, applying the UKCA mark, and registering eligible devices with the MHRA.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4262\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4262\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which medical devices require a UK Approved Body for UKCA marking? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4262\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d703da6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d703da6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cf83d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cf83d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"3121\">The requirement for a UK Approved Body depends on the device classification and conformity assessment route. 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