Portable small air conditioners, portable air coolers, and cooling clothing exported to the UK need to submit UKCA certification

Summer is the high incidence period of high temperature and heat stroke . Portable small air conditioners, portable air coolers, and cooling clothing have become the saviors of outdoor workers. Portable small air conditioners can be said to be an upgraded version of portable fans, using the dual cooling mode of fan + air conditioner . It can effectively lower the temperature by 2~4 ℃ than using a portable fan. The portable small air conditioner only needs 4 AA batteries and some cold water to support this portable air conditioner to provide 5 hours of cool air. The characteristic of portable small air conditioner is that it is easy to carry. Small in size and light in weight, it will not bring you a burden when you take it out. No matter where you go, you can turn on this small air conditioner anytime, anywhere, and then enjoy a comfortable feeling.

On August 24 , 2021 , the British government officially released the latest UKCA guidelines :

Products put into the British market from January 1 , 2023 must use the UKCA mark. Before that, brand owners can still paste the CE mark on their products to enter the British market . It should be noted that products entering the British market from the EU area, There is also a need for a new UK importer to perform the duties of the importer.

Amazon UK station regular UKCA certification test standards:

Appliances BS EN55014

Luminaires BS EN55015

Audio and video equipment BS EN55032

Amazon UK station UKCA certification scope:

Toy safety

Recreational craft and personal watercraft

Simple pressure vesselsElectromagnetic compatibilityElectromagnetic compatibility

Non-automatic weighing instruments

Measuring instruments

Lifts

ATEX ATEX

Radio equipment

Personal protective equipment

Gas appliances

Machinery

Outdoor noise

Ecodesign

Aerosols Aerosols

Low voltage electrical equipment

Restriction of hazardous substances

Amazon portable small air conditioner UKCA certification process:

1. Certification consultation , confirm test items and cycle

2. Fill in the application form and mail the samples to the laboratory

3. Sign the contract , pay

4. Engineer testing

5. Issuing a certificate / report upon passing the laboratory test

6. Case closed

If merchants want to list on Amazon or export, they need to prepare the required certification in advance to avoid the risk of being removed or detained