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Are you a manufacturer, distributor or trader. And are your TPE materials or elements used in pipes for transporting drinking water not yet certified? Then Kiwa can help you further. Our certification experts in this field will study your question and work with you to find the right solution to obtain the Kiwa certificate in accordance with the Kiwa assessment guideline K17505-1 and K17505-2. The certification scheme applies to TPE material and elements supplied to third parties for the manufacture of finished products.
Your own Kiwa quality mark
The K17505-1 and K17505-2 are certification schemes for TPE materials or elements used in pipes for transporting drinking water up to a maximum of 45 ºC. It is worth noting that the schedules exclude the following:
- TPE materials for connetcting elements, like flexible joints, compensators and hoses;
- Cellular TPE materials and products;
- Applications in the field of food and feed.
You will not receive the certificate just like that. We place high demands on access control of the raw materials, controls during the production process and on the end product. When requesting a quote, you indicate for which products and which technical area you want to be certified.
Procedure for obtaining the Kiwa certificate
If you have agreed to our offer, we will conduct an admissions investigation. We investigate whether you can obtain the certificate in accordance with the requirements set by us. We do this by means of a company audit and prescribed laboratory tests. The outcome of this determines whether you meet the requirements of the K17505-1 and K17505-2. If the result is positive, you will receive a Kiwa certificate. The quality system - as laid down in the IQ scheme - is then regularly checked by us. In this way, your product continues to meet the requirements. Your customers can trust that your product offers them what they care about; quality.
More information?
Would you like more information about the procedure? Please feel free to contact us via rubber@kiwa.nl.
For a direct quote, please complete and submit the application form. You can also contact our local Kiwa office in your country.
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