EU Drinking Water Directive Services
Ensure full compliance with the recast EU Drinking Water Directive with our local testing, certification, and transition planning services for products and materials in contact with drinking water. Our services help manufacturers prepare for and meet Article 11 requirements and secure EU market access.
We guide you through every stage, from early product assessments to certifications like UBA, ACS, and NSF P534, ensuring your materials and components are ready for the directive’s impact across the entire water supply chain. As NSF advances toward Notified Body status, we’re preparing to offer full EU DWD testing and certification services for 2027 and beyond.
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Use of NSF consulting services or attending NSF training sessions does not provide an advantage, nor is it linked in any way to the granting of certification.
French ACS Approval for Drinking Water Products
Do you need to get your drinking water products ACS-approved for the French market? Here we explain the basic ACS requirements and why NSF is your best partner for this service.EU Drinking Water Directive: Regulatory Background
This page outlines the regulatory journey of the recast EU Drinking Water Directive, providing context for the harmonized requirements that are reshaping compliance for products in contact with drinking water in the EU.UBA Conformity Attestation
Do you need to show compliance with the German UBA requirements for your drinking water contact products or materials? Learn more about this approval and how we can assist you.NSF Protocol 534
Evaluation of Formulations, Pre-products, Intermediate Products, Constituent Products, and Site-applied Products in Connection with the European Drinking Water Directive.EU-MHR Pre-Assessment Services
Prepare for EU-MHR Compliance by 1 January 2027 through NSF’s Pre-Assessment services
Resources
NSF Protocol 534 – Certified Once. Trusted Throughout the Supply Chain
ArticleCreate reusable compliance building blocks that help suppliers demonstrate compliance readiness and support manufacturers on their path toward final product conformity assessment.
EU-MHR Technical Webinar
WebinarCountdown to EU-MHR: Everything You Need To Know. Get useful insights about key requirements, certification and how to prepare for the upcoming changes under the new Drinking Water Directive.
EU-MHR Readiness Research Report
ArticleNew NSF research reveals a significant EU-MHR readiness gap: while 99% of manufacturers feel ready, only 7% have completed a gap assessment.
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