The following steps are required to gain WRAS approval for a product for use in contact with drinking water
| 1. | Applicant produces, sells of imports a new product or material
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| 2. | Applicant completes Application Form
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| 3. | Applicant sends completed Application Form to WRc-NSF Materials Testing Laboratory
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| 4. | WRc-NSF confirms test requirements, samples requirements and charges with Applicant
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| 5. | Applicant authorises testing and sends appropriate samples to WRc-NSF
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| 6. | WRc-NSF carries out tests and prepares Test Report
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| 7. | WRc-NSF sends Test Report to Applicant
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| 8. | If product complies with test criteria, the Applicant sends report to The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
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| 9. | WRAS lists the material or product in the Water Fitting and Materials Directory (WFMD) and informs Applicant by letter that the product is approved.
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