Certification of products in contact with drinking water

With the new European Drinking Water Directive (DWD), we are moving from today's voluntary type approval to a harmonised and in practice mandatory system for the assessment of products in contact with drinking water. The new regulations entail stricter requirements and a common European methodology to ensure that products are safe to use.

Conformity assessment under the new Drinking Water Directive

From 1 January 2027, the following will apply:

New products placed on the market must comply with the requirements of the DWD
Products without national approvals as of 31 December 2026 must be assessed under the new system in order to be sold within the EU

Products with existing national approvals are subject to transitional provision

RISE as an independent assessment body

RISE is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17065 for product certification and can therefore provide independent assessments in accordance with the DWD. Our laboratory is established and accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025, enabling an efficient and integrated offering – from testing to certification.

Important information for the transition

The timeline for implementation is tight, making early preparation essential. Type approval (see related information below) is a good way to demonstrate fitness for intended use until the system is fully implemented.

It will be possible to obtain type approval until 31 December 2026. This can facilitate the transition to the DWD and provide additional time for adaptation
Products with valid national approvals may, according to the transitional provisions, continue to be sold until 2032
After the transition period, all products must comply with the requirements of the DWD