EU-MHR Pre-Assessment Services
Starting 1 January 2027, all products that come into contact with drinking water in the EU must meet strict health and safety standards under the new EU-MHR regulation. NSF is here to help you navigate this transition with confidence
How EU-MHR will impact the industry
The EU-MHR will replace existing national certification schemes—including France’s ACS and Germany’s UBA Guidelines—creating a single, unified regulatory framework across all EU member states.
Key changes include:
- Mandatory testing and certification for all products in contact with drinking water.
- Regular audits of production facilities.
- One harmonised standard for market access across the EU.
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As chlorinated water testing becomes mandatory under the updated European Drinking Water Directive, our new whitepaper highlights what manufacturers need to know - and how NSF can help ensure accurate testing and a clear path to compliance.
NSF: your trusted partner in compliance
With 80+ years of global expertise in public health and product certification, NSF offers comprehensive pre-assessment services to guide you through the complexities of the EU Drinking Water Directive and the certification of your products and materials under the upcoming EU-MHR.
We support you at every stage—from formulation review to facility audits—ensuring your products are fully compliant before the deadline.
Our EU-MHR Pre-Assessment Services
Below are the ways NSF can pre-assess your products and ingredients for EU-MHR readiness:
- Formulation technical review: Our regional experts analyse your product’s formulation and ingredients to ensure compatibility with EU-MHR standards.
- Testing under EU-MHR conditions: Our European lab in Rheda, Germany is equipped to perform all required tests under the EU Drinking Water Directive.
- Facility and quality system evaluation: We assess your production site, quality systems, and identify non-conformities. With auditors in 110+ countries, NSF makes global compliance seamless.
- Pre-product evaluation and certification: Using Protocol 534, we evaluate health effects of pre-products to confirm their safety for drinking water contact.
Already an NSF customer? We can coordinate this pre-audit with your existing certification audits.
Dedicated project management
You’ll be assigned a dedicated NSF project manager who will:
- Guide you through the EU-MHR process.
- Help you prepare for local and global certifications.
- Ensure timely and efficient compliance.
Get started today
Don’t wait until the deadline. Contact NSF to begin your EU-MHR pre-assessment and secure your place in the EU market.
NSF Protocol 534
Evaluation of Formulations, Pre-products, Intermediate Products, Constituent Products, and Site-applied Products in Connection with the European Drinking Water Directive.
