How Gateway works

A controlled process from factory to UK.

Seven stages, each producing evidence that travels with the order.

The process

The seven stages

  1. 01

    Factory onboarding

    Establish the manufacturer, structure, capabilities and relevant production routes.

  2. 02

    Supply-chain assessment

    Identify what is produced in-house and what is purchased or outsourced.

  3. 03

    Risk assessment

    Determine where evidence and testing are proportionate to the material and construction.

  4. 04

    Testing & evidence

    Create appropriate evidence before or during production using suitable test methods.

  5. 05

    Manufacturing

    Use the approved evidence and controls within the relevant production process.

  6. 06

    Pre-export evidence

    Maintain the evidence trail associated with the Gateway order.

  7. 07

    UK Assay Office

    Ship Gateway orders directly into one of the four UK Assay Offices, with further testing instructed by the importer where required.

Operational routing

Gateway orders are intended to be shipped directly into one of the four UK Assay Offices: London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh. This describes operational routing; it does not imply endorsement by any Assay Office.

Who it serves

For manufacturers

Onboarding reflects your actual production model. Evidence your controls to UK customers.

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For UK buyers

Visibility of material risk and manufacturing evidence before goods leave the factory.

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Pre-registration

Register your interest

Gateway is onboarding expressions of interest from manufacturers and from UK buyers and importers ahead of launch.

I am a manufacturer I am a UK buyer / importer