CE Marking & UKCA Marking for Roller Shutters and Industrial Doors

CE Marking (Conformité Européenne)

CE marking shows that a product complies with European safety, health, and environmental standards.

UKCA Marking (UK Conformity Assessed)

UKCA is the UK equivalent of CE marking, introduced after Brexit.

In practical terms:

• CE = EU compliance
• UKCA = UK compliance

Both indicate that the product has been assessed and meets required safety standards.

Yes. Powered roller shutters and industrial doors are classified as machinery, meaning they must comply with:

• Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
• BS EN 13241 (Product Standard)

This makes CE or UKCA marking a legal requirement, not optional.

A CE or UKCA mark confirms that:

• A risk assessment has been carried out
• The product meets all relevant safety standards
• The system has been tested and verified
• Technical documentation is in place
• The manufacturer accepts legal responsibility for compliance

When you purchase a compliant roller shutter or industrial door, you should receive:

This is the most important document.

It confirms:

• The product meets applicable regulations
• Which standards have been applied (e.g. BS EN 13241)
• Who is responsible for compliance

Typically found:

• On the guide rail
• Inside the hood
• On the control panel

It includes:

• Manufacturer details
• Serial number
• Year of manufacture
• Relevant standards

This ensures:

• Safe use of the door
• Correct servicing procedures
• Compliance with ongoing regulations (e.g. PUWER)

Manufacturer / Installer Responsibilities:

• Ensure the system is fully compliant
• Carry out risk assessments
• Provide correct documentation
• Apply CE / UKCA marking

Customer / Duty Holder Responsibilities:

• Ensure the product is compliant at purchase
• Maintain the door in safe working order
• Keep documentation on file
• Arrange regular servicing

This is more common than many expect, especially with:

• Older installations
• Cheap or imported products
• Incorrectly modified doors

Risks include:

• Legal non compliance
• Insurance invalidation
• Increased safety risk
• Liability in the event of an accident

In a workplace, this could lead to HSE enforcement action.

In many cases, yes.

We can:

• Assess your current installation
• Identify compliance gaps
• Upgrade safety devices
• Replace control panels
• Provide updated documentation where possible

However, in some cases, full replacement may be the safest and most cost effective option.

As of now in the UK:

• UKCA marking is the official requirement
• CE marking is still widely accepted in many cases

The key point:

• The product must be compliant, regardless of which mark is used.

• Missing Declaration of Conformity
• Doors installed without proper risk assessment
• Incorrect or fake CE markings
• Non-compliant control panels
• Safety devices not fitted or not working

If you operate roller shutters or industrial doors, compliance is not just about installation, it is about ongoing responsibility.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• The door was compliant when installed
• It has been properly maintained
• Risks are being managed

Without this, you are exposed legally and operationally.