Greek Ministry of Health announces new EU drinking water safety rules

drinking water safety EU Regulation 2024/370 conformity assessment European Chemicals Agency water infrastructure materials

The Greek Ministry of Health has issued an informative circular regarding new European Union requirements for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water. These regulations apply to items used in the pumping, processing, storage, or distribution of water intended for human consumption.

Under Regulation (EU) 2024/370, all qualifying products placed on the EU market must obtain a European conformity assessment certificate by December 31, 2026. These certificates, which will be valid for five years, must be issued by a notified conformity assessment body and will certify that the product meets minimum health requirements. Certified products will also be required to carry specific European marking.

To ensure safety, only substances, compositions, and ingredients included in European positive lists may be used for the production of these materials. Manufacturers can apply directly to the European Chemicals Agency to have substances added to these lists. A transitional period has been established until December 31, 2032, for products that were assessed under national hygiene requirements and held valid national conformity certificates as of December 31, 2026.

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European Chemicals Agency · European Union · Greek Ministry of Health

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[● 3 SOURCES] Only substances, compositions, and ingredients included in European positive lists may be used for the assessment of these products. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek Ministry of Health issued an informative circular regarding new European requirements for materials in contact with drinking water. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The European conformity assessment certificates will have a five-year duration. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Producers can apply directly to the European Chemicals Agency to include substances in the positive lists. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Starting December 31, 2026, products falling under Regulation (EU) 2024/370 must possess a European conformity assessment certificate. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] A transitional period is provided until December 31, 2032, for products that have been assessed according to national hygiene requirements and hold valid national certificates as of December 31, 2026. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Conformity assessment certificates will be issued by a notified conformity assessment body. athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iatropedia.gr

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