M/136 REV - Construction product in water
Construction product in contact with water intended for human consumption related to the following end use: Transportation, storage and distribution up to, and including the consumer tap of the water intended for human consumption
Mandate M/136 REV directs the development of European standards for construction products that come into contact with water intended for human consumption. It covers products used in the transportation, storage, and distribution of such water up to and including the consumer tap. The mandate aims to ensure that these construction products meet safety and health requirements to protect the quality of drinking water. It supports harmonized standardization by European Standardization Organizations to facilitate compliance and market access within the EU. This mandate is referenced in resolution CEN/BT 20/2007.
Purpose
The mandate M/136 REV focuses on construction products that come into contact with water intended for human consumption. It addresses products used in the transportation, storage, and distribution of drinking water up to and including the consumer tap. The aim is to ensure that such construction products meet health and safety requirements to protect consumers and maintain water quality.
Standardisation request
The request involves the development or revision of European standards covering construction products used in the water supply chain for human consumption. This includes standardisation activities related to materials, performance, and testing methods to ensure products do not adversely affect the quality of drinking water and are safe for use in water transportation, storage, and distribution systems.
Expected deliverables
Expected deliverables likely include:
- Harmonised standards for construction products in contact with drinking water
- Testing and assessment methodologies to evaluate the safety and suitability of these products
- Criteria for product performance related to water hygiene and durability
- Guidance for manufacturers, regulators, and stakeholders on compliance with safety and quality requirements
Context
This mandate operates within the framework of European standardisation aiming to facilitate the free movement of goods and ensure health protection related to drinking water. It relates to the broader regulatory environment covering construction products and drinking water safety. The resolution referenced (CEN/BT 20/2007) indicates endorsement by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) to initiate or steer relevant standardisation work.
The mandate covers the standardisation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption. It focuses on products used in the transportation, storage, and distribution of water up to and including the consumer tap. This includes all construction-related materials and products that come into contact with potable water within these systems.
General Information
This European Standard defines the requirements for test waters used in the dynamic test rig defined in EN 15664-1.
This document specifies test water(s) when the test procedure is used to:
a) assess a material for approval as a reference material for a category of materials;
b) assess a material for approval by way of comparative testing;
c) obtain data on the interaction of local water with a material.
NOTE Local waters used for test waters are not treated with corrosion inhibitors.
- Standard7 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines the requirements for test waters used in the dynamic test rig defined in EN 15664-1.
This document specifies test water(s) when the test procedure is used to:
a) assess a material for approval as a reference material for a category of materials;
b) assess a material for approval by way of comparative testing;
c) obtain data on the interaction of local water with a material.
NOTE Local waters used for test waters are not treated with corrosion inhibitors.
- Standard7 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/136 REV is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Construction product in contact with water intended for human consumption related to the following end use: Transportation, storage and distribution up to, and including the consumer tap of the water intended for human consumption". Construction product in contact with water intended for human consumption related to the following end use: Transportation, storage and distribution up to, and including the consumer tap of the water intended for human consumption There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.