EN 1420 Standard Test for the Effect of Organic Substances on Water for Human Consumption

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 1420 testing. This European standard specifies a procedure for obtaining a migration water to determine odor and flavor for products made from organic materials intended for contact with water for human consumption (drinking water) and used in piping systems.

Such products include pipes, fittings, auxiliary materials and coatings. This standard applies to products to be used under various conditions for the transport, storage and distribution of raw water used in the manufacture of water for human consumption and water for human consumption. This standard specifies a test method consisting of a set of procedures. Usage may depend on relevant national regulations or system or product standards.

It should be noted that national regulations are in force regarding potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption from contact with materials used for transport and distribution.

After a defined pre-treatment procedure consisting of washing, stagnation with test water, followed by pre-washing, the surface of test pieces exposed to potable water in practice is brought into contact with the test waters.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 1420 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.