NSF unveils industry-first protocol for pre-product certification as EU water standards deadline approaches.
Through our ongoing dialogue with industry stakeholders, we identified a significant challenge for manufacturers as they prepare for the 2027 EU DWD implementation. While final products require certification, the directive creates uncertainty for the supply chain by not addressing the pre-products and raw materials that ultimately determine a final product’s compliance. Protocol 534 fills this critical gap, providing manufacturers with a clear path forward.”
David Platt, Director of Water, EMEA, NSF.
- Time-to-market pressures caused by the need to provide extensive data on all ingredients, requiring ingredients to undergo multiple rounds of testing.
- Supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from limited supplier options and increasing compliance risks.
- Regulatory uncertainty surrounding the complex requirements of the EU’s harmonized standards.
P534 represents a strategic advantage for both pre-product suppliers and product manufacturers. For ingredient manufacturers, it safeguards their market presence in the EU while providing added value to their customers. For product manufacturers, using P534-certified materials significantly streamlines the certification process for their final products, reducing both time and costs."
Samantha Duffy, Senior Manager, Global Water Programs EU and UK at NSF.
In today’s environment of geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, P534 offers manufacturers a resilient, reliable solution. By certifying pre-products now, companies can position themselves advantageously for the harmonized European market while demonstrating their commitment to quality and safety through third-party verification.”
Samantha Duffy, Senior Manager, Global Water Programs EU and UK at NSF
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NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences and consumer goods industries. NSF has 40,000 clients across all continents and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety.