DWD certification of final products
(mandatory for new products placed on the market starting 2027)
A comprehensive conformity assessment process, including testing, inspection, and the issuance of certification in compliance with Directive (EU) 2020/2184 for final products intended for contact with drinking water.
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According to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/370, who is responsible for sampling products for testing?
What happens if a component of a water system releases more than 5 µg/l of lead at the faucet after January 1, 2031?
As of what date is it officially possible to obtain DWD certification?
How long will it be possible to market products in Italy that comply with Ministerial Decree 174, provided they have valid evidence of compliance with DWD standards for lead limits?
Testing for DWD
Comprehensive testing services for conformity assessment, provided by OMECO, the Group’s accredited laboratory:Servizio completo di prove per la valutazione della conformità, erogato da OMECO, laboratorio accreditato del Gruppo:
Testing of products intended to come into contact with drinking water in accordance with EU Directive 2020/2184, transposed into Italian law by Legislative Decree No. 18/2023, and EU Implementing Decision 2024/368.
Analysis according to:
- UNI EN 12873-1:2014 Standard – Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption – Influence due to migration – Part 1: Test method for factory-made products made from or incorporating organic or glassy (porcelain/vitreous enamel) materials
- UNI EN 12873-2:2022 Standard – Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption – Influence due to migration – Part 2: Test method for non-metallic and noncementitious site-applied materials
- UNI EN 1484:1999 Standard – Determination of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC);
- Sensory evaluations in accordance with the UNI EN 1622:2006 standard quantitative methods for the determination of the threshold odour and flavour;
- UNI EN 1420-1:2016 standard – odour and flavour;
- UNI EN ISO 7887:2012 – examination of colour;
- UNI EN ISO 7027-1:2016 – examination of turbidity;
- Hygiene requirements in accordance with UNI EN 16889:2016 – Food hygiene – Production and dispensing of hot beverages from hot beverage dispensers – Hygiene requirements, migration testing.
DWD Pre-Products Certification
(voluntary, strategic for the supply chain)
Certification scheme for materials and intermediate products (plastic compounds, elastomeric compounds, additives, coatings) not directly covered by the directive, but essential for ensuring consistency and continuity throughout the supply chain up to mandatory certification of the finished product. If issued by a DWD Notified Body, it maintains technical and commercial value throughout the supply chain.
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Document assessment
CERTIFICATION BODY
- Document analysis
- Technical dossier assessment
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Audit & Sampling
CERTIFICATION BODY
- FPC
- Sample collection
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Laboratory Testing
ACCREDITED LABORATORY
- Migration tests
- Microbiology tests
- Organoleptic parameters
- Formulation review for organic components
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Resolution and certification
CERTIFICATION BODY
- Comparison of DWD Limits
- Conformity analysis
- Certification decision and certification issuance
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Do you produce raw materials for DWD products?
Do you already have a product on the market?
BENEFITS
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Reduced risk of non-compliance and market access restrictions
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Enhanced technical and commercial value of materials and components
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Reduction in time and costs for finished product certification
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A single partner for the entire DWD process
Why ICIM SpA?
ICIM SpA is accredited by ACCREDIA for the product certification scheme in compliance with the DWD Directive.
Specific technical and regulatory expertise on products in contact with drinking water
The Pre-Products scheme is designed for full alignment with the mandatory compliance process
Strategic support to transform a regulatory obligation into a competitive advantage
Integrated approach: training, verification, testing and certification