Advice and approval

Guidance to Applicants

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1. Introduction

The document "How do I apply for approval of my product(s)?" outlines the essential elements of the approval application process. You are strongly recommended to read this before proceeding further with your application.

As from 6th April 2011, the approval process under Regulation 31(4)(a) will be subject to charges (PDF 39KB). Full details are provided in the Guidance document (PDF 92KB).

2. Advice Sheets

Advice Sheet 1 gives an overview of the regulatory requirements and explains how to make an application for approval. Advice sheet 2 gives guidance on what will be required in your Instructions for Use document - it is very important that any IFU submitted to us conforms fully with these requirements, otherwise your applications may be delayed.

The remaining sheets provide information on the application requirements for certain product types. In addition, a range of Application forms are available, please see section 3 below.

Currently the following Advice Sheets are available :-

  1. Overview of the application process
  2. Instructions for use (IFU) document
  3. Treatment chemicals, filter media & ion exchange resins
  4. Changes to approved products
  5. Approval of products made from recognised materials & from metals
  6. Approval of membrane filtration systems & associated equipment
  7. Construction products for water retaining structures in water collection, treatment and distribution systems
  8. Products permitted to be used under regulation 31(4)(b) - products with a small surface area in contact with water (including materials for use in well & borehole construction and installation).
  9. Emergencies - use of equipment and disinfectants
  10. Natural and Traditional products

3.Application Forms* (MS Word Format)

To download the appropriate application form for your product, please click on the link below:

4. Testing

4.1 Test Laboratories

The following link provides a list of Regulation 31 designated test laboratories .

4.2 Test Protocols

Test Protocols have been prepared primarily for use by the designated test laboratories and provide test requirement details for the various types of products (e.g. pipes, tanks, coatings, linings, filter media and membrane systems etc).

Currently the following Test Protocols are available :

    0.   Designated Test Laboratory Requirements
    1.   Reporting Requirements
    2.   Non-metallic products: General Method
    3.   Cementitious Products
    4.   Metallic products: General Method
    5.   Water Treatment Membranes
    6.   Filter Media and ion exchange resins

 

Page reviewed: 29 March 2011
Page modified: 29 March 2011

Drinking Water Inspectorate