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Sanitary tapware and accessories

The standards applying to sanitary components in industrial and domestic (drinking) water installations are understandably very high. Our global network of modern laboratories offers tailored compliance services to help manufacturers and suppliers of sanitary tapware and accessories demonstrate compliance to national and international standards to ensure the provision of safe water.

Our extensive portfolio covers product approvals, testing, inspection and guidance for wide range of products such as sanitary taps, shower heads, firefighting systems, flexible hoses, flushing devices, cisterns and valves.

UBA – German Evaluation Criteria for Products and Materials in Contact with Drinking Water

In Germany, plastic products of all kinds as well as rubber products that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency test (UBA). This is described in the ...

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Water Products Evaluation Kiwa Watertec offers product design evaluation, pre-compliance testing and testing on all potable water products.

Kiwa Watertec evaluation services are designed to support manufacturers, water suppliers and design engineers in the early stages of product development.

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Kiwa NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 Product certificate for drinking water system components – Lead content

Most North American and Canadian governmental agencies that regulate drinking water supplies require that water treatment or distribution products comply with NSF/ANSI/CAN 372: Drinking water system components – Lead content.

NSF ANSI CAN 372

Kiwa UNI Testing and Certification

The KIWA-UNI mark certifies the conformity of plastic and metal components in contact with water and gas to national and international standards.

UNI testing and certification

NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Product Certificate for Drinking Water System Components

Nearly all U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require that components of drinking water distribution systems comply with and/or be certified to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard. This standard sets minimum criteria for evaluating the health effects...

NSF ANSI CAN 61: Drinking water

Unvented Water Heater Testing and Certification (KUKG3)

Kiwa Watertec | Unvented Water Heater Testing

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Watermark for Australia by Kiwa

Plumbing codes provide regulations for the design, installation and inspection of plumbing and sanitary systems. Working with Kiwa helps ensure your products meet both the International Plumbing Codes (IPC) and Uniform Plumbing Codes (UPC) requirements.

WRAS Testing and Approval

Kiwa Watertec | WRAS - Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Testing

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Kiwa Thermostatic Mixing Valve Certification (TMV type 2 and 3)

Kiwa Watertec | TMV thermostatic mixing valves testing and certification

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Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection

Tests and Kiwa Watermark certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products in contact with drinking water used in industrial and domestic drinking water installations.

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Performance Testing for Sanitary Tapware and Accessories

Mechanical, chemical, leak tightness and hydrostatic test pressure on all types of sanitary tapware, accessories, valves, back flow devices, water meters and many other devices.

Sanitary Tapware Components and Accessories

DVGW Testing and Inspection

Testing and inspection for water and gas materials, components and products in accordance with various German DVGW evaluation guidelines to promote safety, hygiene and innovation – for the benefit of the environment and consumers.

DVGW

Energy Efficiency Classification of Sanitary Tapware

Classification and certification of kitchen- and washbasin mixers and thermostatic mixers with showers for the Nordic market.

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FI Mark Drinking Water Approval

The FI drinking water approval is a quality mark and demonstrates that the product complies with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding to the plastic pipe material and possible odour or taste passed on from the pipe to water.

INSTA-CERT product certification

Finland Type Approval for Taps and Water Supply Systems

According to the law of Finland, the manufacturer should demonstrate that the construction product meets the set requirements. Type Approval is the simplest way to demonstrate conformity.

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Guidance to North American Plumbing Codes by Kiwa

Plumbing codes provides regulations for the design, installation and inspection of plumbing and sanitary systems. Working with Kiwa helps ensure your products meet both the International Plumbing Codes (IPC) and Uniform Plumbing Codes (UPC) requirements f...

NSF ANSI CAN 61: Drinking water

Inspection for Construction Product Certificates and Approvals

Safeguard approved construction products continue measuring up to the requirements with inspection by an independent inspection body. Kiwa Sverige AB is accepted in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for conducting inspection for; GDV, SINTEF, STF and VA...

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ISO 14001 Environmental Management

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification with Kiwa: reduce waste, gain customer trust and be competitive.

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ISO 22301 Business continuity management systems

ISO 22301 Business continuity management system with Kiwa: Prepare for disaster, disaster, and accident-related business disruptions.

ISO 27701 Certification Privacy Information Management System

ISO 45001 Health and safety at work

ISO 45001 is a tool to systematically fulfill the legal obligation for employers to ensure the health and safety of employees and to pursue a policy aimed at achieving the best possible working conditions.

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