North American market certification
UPC (CUPC) certification
UPC is the certification mark of the International Pipeline HVAC Machinery Certification Association (IAPMO). Products that require UPC certification include faucets, metal hoses, valves, sanitary ware and Others products. It is the golden key for the products to sell well in the North American market. IAPMO (International Association of Pipeline and Machinery Officials) UPC faucet product certification standard: ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125
NSF certification
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). NSF focuses on standard setting, product testing and certification services in the fields of public health, safety and environmental protection, and is an authoritative organization in the field of public health safety. Certification scope: drinking water system facilities. The faucet industry includes: Kitchen Faucets, Basin Faucets, Drinking Water Faucets, Bar Faucets, etc. NSF Faucet Product Certification Standard: NSF61-9 In 2010, the United States fully implemented the California AB1953 Act.
CSA certification
CSA is the abbreviation of Canadian Standards Association. It is Canada's first non-profit organization dedicated to the development of industrial standards. Products marked CSA C-US or CSA US can circulate freely in the United States. CSA Faucet Product Certification Standard: ASME A112.18.1/CAS B125
UK market certification
WRAS certification
WRAS (Water Regulation Advisory Program) is a drinking water safety certification managed and promulgated by the British Water Service Center. WRAS certification is a necessary license to enter the UK market. The scope of certification includes: plumbing pipes, faucets, valve rubber products, etc. and their materials. In order to ensure that the taste and color of drinking water will not change, will not lead to the growth of microorganisms, will not precipitate toxic metals, and will not contain substances harmful to health, materials must be tested. Can pass mechanical tests. WRAS faucet product certification standards: BS6920 and BS5412 and other related product performance industry standards
German market certification
DVGW certification
DVGW (German Water and Natural Gas Professional Association) is dedicated to the technical and economic development of water and natural gas. And has always paid special attention to safety, hygiene and environmental protection. The technical specifications formulated by DVGW have laid a solid foundation for the management, safety and reliability of the German supply industry. Technical regulations include the most effective and largest possible safety standards in Germany and Europe. DVGW faucet product certification standards: KTW W 270 Kunststoffe im Trinkwasser, EN 817 and EN200
KTW certification
KTW (German Drinking Water Industry Non-metal Components Testing and Testing Approval) represents the drinking water system selection and health assessment authority of the German Federal Ministry of Health. This standard mainly protects drinking water from biological impurities. At present, all drinking water systems and auxiliary materials exported to Europe must have KTW certification. KTW has obtained the authoritative drinking water safety certification regulations of the World Health Organization (WHO). KTW Faucet Product Certification Standard: KTW W 270 Kunststoffe im Trinkwasser French market certification
ACS certification
ACS French Ministry of Health (Ministere de la Sante) requires sanitary audits and tests on pipelines and sanitary products entering France to prove that the products will not change the sensory, chemical composition and microbiological properties of water. After the product meets the requirements of relevant standards, an ACS health certificate can be issued before it can be sold in France through customs ACS certification standard: AFNOR XP P41-250-1 (2, 3)
NF certification
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) is a non-profit non-profit organization established in 1926 in accordance with the French decree of 1901 and recognized and funded by the government. NF is formulated by a technical committee established by the Industry Standardization Association (AFNOR). The mark mainly indicates that the product meets the quality requirements of French standards or international standards NF faucet product certification standards: EN 817 and EN 200
KIWA certification
KIWA was founded in 1948 and is a company with a turnover of 40 million Euros and 400 highly qualified employees. It is in a leading position in the quality management market, water and environmental research. Kiwa certification issues certifications for products, processes, management systems and individuals worldwide. As an independent expert, it also conducts testing and research KIWA faucet product certification standards: KIWA, Richtlijn Kwaliteit Materialien en Chemikalien Drinkwatervoorziening
Australian market certification
WaterMark certification
The purpose of the WaterMark certification program is to provide a unified national standard for the verification of pipeline products. Under this program, the product with the WaterMark certification mark will be accepted throughout Australia, indicating that it meets the requirements of pipelines and drainage and any local requirements.
WaterSense certification
This request is made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, Environmental Protection Agency). That is to say, the maximum flow rate of the basin faucet or basin faucet fittings must be no more than 1.5gpm under 60psi and no less than 0.8gpm under 20psi
Its scope is:
Basin faucet, parts of basin faucet (particularly designed to control flow-aerator). Including: household basin faucet, public basin faucet; excluding kitchen faucet.
High-efficiency urinal flushing faucets (HETs)
Is being extended to the Shower Head, flush valve
Notice:
1. Non-adjustable principle
