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Regulation 4 Water Fittings Kitemark™

Regulation 4 Water Fittings Kitemark™

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child drinking water from a tap, highlighting it's safe and passes regulations
child drinking water from a tap, highlighting it's safe and passes regulations
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What is Water Regulation 4?

The Regulation 4 Kitemark is a certification program designed for manufacturers of water fittings intended for installation in domestic properties within the UK. This certification demonstrates that the products comply with the UK's Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws, ensuring consistent, high-quality products that prevent contamination and water waste.

Regulation 4 Kitemark includes compliance with regulations from all parts of the UK, such as the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014, and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009.

The scheme covers a broad range of products, including valves, taps, mixers, pipes, and appliances that come into contact with drinking water, such as tanks, cisterns, water meters, washing machines, dishwashers, and steam ovens. Regulation 4 certification applies to non-metallic products, such as rubbers, coatings, cement, resins, and sealants.

How BSI can help

How BSI can help

BSI is your business improvement partner. We have shaped best practice for over 100 years, helping organizations around the world embed excellence, build competence and capability for sustainable growth.

How BSI can help

How BSI can help

BSI is your business improvement partner. We have shaped best practice for over 100 years, helping organizations around the world embed excellence, build competence and capability for sustainable growth.

The benefits of the Water Regulation 4 Kitemark

 

  • Legal compliance - demonstrate that your products meet necessary standards for public health, promotion of efficient water usage, and safeguarding of water supplies.
  • Showcase quality - show that your products have gone through rigorous independent testing to prove they are high quality and fit for purpose.
  • Consumer confidence – recognized by more than 50% of the UK population, the Kitemark will allow you to differentiate your product against other market alternatives, as a certified, high-quality option. More than 70% of consumers say they have increased confidence in Kitemarked products.
  • Market access - Gain a globally recognized mark of trust and compliance and meet local regulations. Ensuring product compliance can help you to gain market access to some of the most attractive global markets.
Infographic showing awareness and confidence comparisons between industry and consumers. Awareness in the industry is 73%, while consumer awareness is 54%. Industry and consumer confidence in their products with a Kitemark is at 78% and 70%.

When you purchase Regulation 4 Kitemark™ for water fittings, it demonstrates compliance with the UK’s Water Supply (Water Fittings) regulations, providing you with trust and confidence that your fittings have been rigorously tested and certified to a high standard.

The BSI Kitemark is trusted by the industry and consumers alike, assuring you that your product is built to regulation.

*Kitemark awareness and confidence data was attained from a 2021 Survey of 2030 UK Adults, conducted by YouGov.

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