KTW Hygiene Certificate documents the suitability of water-contact materials for human health and confirms compliance with hygiene standards. This certificate applies to plumbing materials, drinking water systems, and other products that come into contact with water.

What is the KTW Hygiene Certificate?

The KTW Hygiene Certificate documents that materials in contact with drinking water are safe for human health and comply with hygiene standards. It assesses and minimizes potential health risks from the material's contact with water.

Core Requirements and Practices

Businesses must fulfill these requirements to obtain the KTW Certificate:

Material Safety and Suitability: Materials in contact with water must be suitable and safe for human health.
Control of Chemical Components: Chemical components used in materials must be controlled to minimize health risks.
Compliance with Health and Hygiene Standards: Products and materials must comply with hygiene and health standards.
Product Testing and Evaluation: Products must be tested and evaluated for conformity with KTW standards.
Documentation and Record Keeping: Documentation and records related to production and testing processes must be maintained.

How to Obtain a KTW Hygiene Certificate

Businesses must follow these steps to obtain a KTW Hygiene Certificate:

Application and Planning: Submit an application to Eurocert and plan the KTW certification process.
Product and Material Assessment: Evaluate and test products and materials for compliance with KTW standards.
Documentation and Certification: Prepare the documents and certificates demonstrating KTW compliance.
Eurocert Assessment and Audit: Eurocert experts visit the facility to assess product and material compliance with KTW standards.
Certification and Continuous Improvement: Upon confirmation of compliance, the certificate is issued, and KTW practices are continuously reviewed and improved.