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EU-MHR Compliance: Is Your Product Ready for 2027?

March 3, 2026

Prepare for EU Minimum Hygiene Requirements Under the Drinking Water Directive.

The EU Minimum Hygiene Requirements (EU-MHR), part of the recast EU Drinking Water Directive, will take effect on 1 January 2027. Manufacturers and suppliers of drinking water products must act now to ensure compliance and avoid costly delays.

Many manufacturers are asking critical questions, such as:

  1. Will non-EU certificates like NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, WRAS, or UK REG31 still be accepted in the EU after 2027?
  2. If NSF already knows the formulation for a product under NSF 61, could that information help EU-MHR certification?
  3. Are audits and testing required annually or every five years?
  4. If I begin testing and evaluation today before the 1 January 2027 deadline, how long will my results be valid for?
  5. How does pre-product certification Protocol 534 help with EU-MHR certification?

Get answers to these questions and more in our on-demand webinar:

“Is Your Product EU-MHR Ready? Prepare Now to Avoid Delays and Risks.”

Watch the webinar now to learn:

  • Key steps for EU-MHR compliance
  • How to develop a risk-free compliance strategy
  • What documentation and testing you need before 2027

Don’t wait—start your compliance journey today.

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Join NSF experts to learn how to navigate the evolving EU Drinking Water Directive.

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