The Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS) is marking five years since becoming an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and materials.
Formerly part of Water Regs UK, WRAS certifies products and materials for compliance with the water regulations that protect drinking water quality – guarding against contamination and waste.
Becoming independent in 2021 reinforced WRAS’ arm's-length relationship with water companies and enabled WRAS to achieve UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17065 – the internationally recognised standard for product certification bodies.
WRAS MD Julie Spinks said: “Becoming independent gave us the governance structure to operate with complete transparency – it underpins everything we've achieved since. It has also allowed us to make changes, additions, and improvements to the service we provide to our customers.
“The team has grown, our digital infrastructure has been transformed, and the laboratory network now serves manufacturers around the world. Demand for WRAS approval is growing – from manufacturers demonstrating compliance to installers searching for compliant products – and we are now much better placed to meet those demands.
“Our mission to protect public health and safeguard the UK's water supply hasn't changed, but we're working hard to make the scheme as efficient and accessible as possible.”
