Our Water Compliance Services
AquaCompliance delivers structured, commercially informed support to help manufacturers manage global water regulatory requirements with clarity and control.
Our Core Services
Regulatory Pathway Planning
Identification of applicable standards, approvals and testing routes across target markets.
Compliance Gap Assessment
Independent review of product specifications and documentation to identify risks before submission or testing.
Certification Guidance
Structured support through approval processes, submission requirements and certification body expectations.
Cost Forecasting
Clear visibility of expected testing and certification costs to support planning and budgeting.
Portfolio Oversight
Management of multiple products, markets and renewal cycles.
Independent Compliance Partner
External specialist providing objective direction and technical assurance across programmes.
Working Across the Approval Process
AquaCompliance supports both manufacturers and approval bodies by ensuring projects are fully prepared before entering testing and certification.
- Documentation structured and aligned prior to submission
- Improved sample readiness and submission accuracy
- Reduced rework and clarification cycles
- Greater visibility on timelines and project expectations
International Standards Experience
United Kingdom
- WRAS Approval & BS 6920 Testing — Demonstrates compliance of water fittings and materials with UK water supply regulations and suitability for contact with potable water.
- Regulation 31 — Requires products and materials used within public water supply systems to be approved as safe for contact with potable water.
- TMV2 & TMV3 Certification — Thermostatic mixing valve requirements, inline with performance and safety standards.
- G3 (Building Regulations – Hot Water Safety) — Sets safety requirements for the installation and protection of hot water systems.
North America / Canada
- NSF/ANSI 61 & 372 Certification — Supports compliance of materials and components used in contact with drinking water, addressing health effects (NSF/ANSI 61) and lead content requirements (NSF/ANSI 372) for market access across North America.
- NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 Certification — Validates performance of drinking water treatment products, covering aesthetic claims (NSF/ANSI 42) and health-related contaminant reduction (NSF/ANSI 53) through certified testing and evaluation.
- NSF/ANSI 14 — Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
- ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1 & ASME A112.18.6 / CSA B125.6 — Supports compliance of plumbing supply fittings and flexible water connectors, addressing mechanical performance, durability and functional requirements for products used within pressurised water systems across North America.
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 — Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects
Europe
- EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) & MHR Certification — Supports compliance with the EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) and Minimum Hygienic Requirements (MHR), helping manufacturers navigate harmonised European requirements for materials and products in contact with drinking water.
- UBA Guideline (Germany) — Establishes health-based requirements for materials in contact with drinking water.
- ACS Approval (France) — Confirms compliance with French sanitary requirements for potable water contact materials.
Our Process
Each engagement begins with a detailed understanding of product design, target markets and timelines. Informed by practical experience across approval pathways and technical submission programmes, AquaCompliance defines requirements, evaluates risk and establishes a structured route to approval.
We work alongside technical, regulatory, commercial teams and accredited laboratories to maintain alignment, visibility and progress at every stage.
Outcomes
- Earlier identification of regulatory risks
- Reduced likelihood of failed testing
- Fewer redesign cycles
- More predictable approval timelines
- Defined expectations across manufacturers, laboratories and certification bodies
- Improved confidence in launch planning
Why Choose AquaCompliance?
AquaCompliance combines regulatory expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring compliance strategies align with development timelines, budgets and market objectives.
We don’t simply interpret standards, we ensure projects are prepared, aligned and delivered efficiently across the approval process.
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