The 'WRc Approved' Scheme
The 'WRc Approved' Scheme helps manufacturers demonstrate
the performance of their products. Quality, performance and
installation issues are all covered in the assessment of the
product or service.
- What is 'WRc Approved'?
- Key features of the scheme
- Find out more about the scheme
- What has been 'WRc Approved'?
- Support to Standards Setting Organisations
1. What is WRc Approved?
'WRc Approved' is an independent technical view on whether
a product is fit to do the job for which it is claimed or
a contractor is fit to provide a specified service.
Products and services submitted for approval are assessed
by WRc against an existing technical specification (e.g. Water
Industry Specification) or an assessment schedule drafted
up for the specific product or service.
Products and services, which have been awarded a 'WRc Approved'
certificate, are eligible to use the 'WRc Approved' logo in
their marketing.
'WRc Approved' with WRAS Approval (formerly Water Byelaws
listing) are part of a complimentary set of approval schemes
offered by the WRc Group. Whether you are introducing a new
water fitting, marketing a novel methodology or providing
a contract service we can help you differentiate yourself
from the competition. For details on these Schemes download
this pdf file. Water
Sector Approvals Schemes (143kb).
2. Key features of the scheme
- Confidentiality
Many of the products submitted for testing are pre-market
place and require complete confidentiality throughout the
assessment process. All assessments are carried out in confidence
with the assessment schedule become public only on successful
completion of the approval.
- Technical competence
The most appropriate member of WRc's technical staff will
be selected to carry out the assessment. Many projects require
a range of skills from our multi-disciplinary team.
- Independence
Based on its considerable knowledge of water industry requirements
and operations and through its independence from manufacturers,
contractors and water companies, WRc
is able to take an objective and unbiased view on product
performance.
- Certificate
Each company that successfully completes an assessment for
a specific product is awarded a certificate. This can be
used in promoting the product.
3. Find out more about the Scheme?
Comprehensive information is provided on these web pages
for:
- Manufacturers and Suppliers of products and services
- Buyers and Specifiers of products and services
- Members of the Water Industry and its Regulators
Simply select the one appropriate to you from the main menu.
4. What has been Approved?
A full listing of WRc Approved products and services is provided
in 'Approved products & services'. This database is searchable
by manufacturer/contractor, product/service type and named
product.
Examples of 'WRc Approved' assessments and Assessment Schedules
for 'WRc Approved' products can be found under both 'Information
for Buyers' and 'Information for Manufacturers & Suppliers'
Under the auspices of 'WRc Approved', two major schemes have
also been undertaken for:
(i) the National Health Service
(NHS) to approve fitness-for-purpose of thermostatic mixer
valves and
(ii) the Drinking Water Inspectorate
to approve epoxy lining contractors.
5. Support to standard setting
authorities
WRc has a long history of providing technical support to
industrial and regulatory organisations for the setting and
updating of standards and specifications for products and
services.
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