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In order to ensure high hygiene standards within the EU, the new directive stipulates that all materials that come into contact with drinking water must either be included on a so-called positive list or be subject to strict controls and authorization procedures. In addition to metallic materials, this applies especially to organic materials such as plastics and grease as well as inorganic materials such as ceramics.
From 1 January, 2027 on, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will take over the evaluation and authorization of corresponding materials at EU level. Transitional periods apply to materials already authorized at national level. From 12 January, 2028, it is legally binding that only those products will be installed by end users which either consist of materials that appear on the corresponding positive list or whose use has been approved accordingly.
The implementation of the EU Drinking Water Directive is a decisive step towards ensuring a high level of safety and quality for our drinking water in future. Companies and manufacturers that develop or sell products for the drinking water sector are called upon to adapt their processes and materials accordingly in order to comply with these new standards.
Stay on the safe side in future and rely on quality products ‘Made in Lüdenscheid’.
