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:
- Will non-EU certificates like NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, WRAS, or UK REG31 still be accepted in the EU after 2027?
- If NSF already knows the formulation for a product under NSF 61, could that information help EU-MHR certification?
- Are audits and testing required annually or every five years?
- If I begin testing and evaluation today before the 1 January 2027 deadline, how long will my results be valid for?
- 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.
Webinar recording
Join NSF experts to learn how to navigate the evolving EU Drinking Water Directive.
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