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    UK Responsible Person

    UK-based equivalent of the EU Authorized Representative required for non-UK manufacturers placing devices on the GB market.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    The UKRP registers the manufacturer and devices with the MHRA, holds technical documentation, and supports market surveillance. Required for all non-UK manufacturers selling to Great Britain.

    What this means in practice

    UKRP and EC REP are not interchangeable - Brexit created two parallel obligations for any manufacturer selling into both markets.

    Primary references

    3 sources
    Link health: 3 verified· last checked 2026-05-09
    MHRA·1FDA·1European Commission·1
    1. 1
      MHRA UKRP Guidance
      Verified
      MHRAgov.uk
    2. 2
      FDA - Medical Devices
      Verified
      FDAfda.gov
    3. 3
      European Commission - Medical Devices
      Verified
      European Commissionhealth.ec.europa.eu

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