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Guide: Why you need to use the UKCA mark
The UKCA marking is a declaration that your pack has been tested to comply with safety legislation for toys in the UK (England, Scotland, or Wales).
Does my pack need the UKCA mark?
Playing cards fall under the UK's Toys Safety Regulations. Which means that the UKCA mark is a legal requirement for you to sell your pack in the UK.
Oracle, tarot, and other divination cards also require the UKCA mark even if they are not specifically designed for use by children. Since the base product of these are personalised cards, this also falls under the UKCA umbrella. We highly recommend adding the UKCA mark on your oracle or tarot deck.
Why is this important?
Without the UKCA marking, a vendor may refuse to sell your pack until tested at your expense. The penalty for not using the UKCA mark can also include a fine or imprisonment in extreme cases.
Do I need to do any testing?
No, we submit all of our products for testing annually with an accredited laboratory to ensure your product can be classified as toy safe and are eligible for the UKCA mark.
Where should I put the UKCA mark?
On your pack's packaging, but if there is not enough room you can also place this on a extra card or leaflet/book inside the pack. You will also need to include an address alongside the UKCA mark, this can either be the distributor's (yours) or the manufacturer's (ours).
What about the CE mark?
The UKCA marking is not recognised in the EU, so cards that are sold in the EU will need a CE marking.
Our testing passes the CE requirements and has all the documentation you need. But, since we are based in the UK, you will need to source your own EU Authorised Representative. So that you have an EU address for documentation purposes and can use the CE mark to legally distribute your pack within Europe.
If you are based in the EU, then you will not need to source a EU Authorised Representative and can instead use your own address.
Guide: Why you need to use the CE mark and be GPSR compliant
The UKCA marking is not recognised in the EU, so cards that are sold in the EU will need a CE marking and be GPSR compliant. We ensure all our products comply with GPSR, CE marking, and other applicable EU Directives, so that you don't have to. Our EU Responsible Person for GPSR product safety compliance is EU Compliance Partner.
Does my pack need to be CE and GPSR compliant?
Yes, if you are selling your product in the EU then it must be CE and GPSR compliant as of December 2024. This is a legal requirement for selling in the EU, not ensuring you have the correct markings and documents means that marketplaces can decline to sell your product.
Do I need to do any testing?
No, we submit all of our products for testing annually with an accredited laboratory to ensure your product can be classified as toy safe and are eligible for the UKCA, CE marks and GPSR.
GPSR & CE Labelling Guide
Label your products with the manufacturer’s contact details (usually your own) and the Responsible Person information from the certificate. Include a postal address and an electronic contact (email or website). If space is limited, the Responsible Person details can be on the product, packaging, parcel, or an accompanying document.
