The DIRECTIVE (EU) 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (recast) was published in the Official Journal on December 23, 2020. This Directive has been subsequently transposed into national law by each Member State to ensure compliance with new harmonized European standards.
The regulation introduces harmonized minimum hygiene requirements for materials and products intended to come into contact with drinking water, aiming to ensure a high level of health protection and the proper functioning of the internal market. It establishes the “European Positive Lists” (EUPL) of authorized starting substances, compositions, and constituents, while introducing mandatory harmonized procedures for product certification and marking.
Key Deadlines for Industry Compliance
To ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance, economic operators must adhere to the following timeline:
- 05 Jan 2026: Expected opening of the Industry portal for the submission of Notifications of Intention (NoI) via IUCLID
- 31 Dec 2026: The first European Positive Lists (EUPL) become legally binding. Products placed on the market after this date must reflect the status of these lists to obtain the mandatory EU marking.
- 31 Dec 2026: Deadline for “National Legacy” Status. This is the last day to obtain or hold a valid national certificate of conformity. Products certified nationally by this date may benefit from a transitional period, allowing them to be sold until December 31, 2032.
- 31 Jul 2027: Deadline for submitting review dossiers for substances in the EUPL with an expiry date of 31 Dec 2028. Review applications must be submitted at least 18 months before the expiry date.
- 31 Dec 2028: Phase-out of substances listed in the EUPL that were not supported by a review dossier submitted by the 18-month deadline.
- 12 Jan 2029: Deadline for the first risk assessment and risk management of the supply system and domestic installations.
- 31 Jul 2030: Deadline for submitting review dossiers for substances in the EUPL with an expiry date of 31 Dec 2031.
- 31 Dec 2032: End of the Transitional Period. This is the final phase-out date for products and substances approved under national requirements but not included in the EUPL.
How TEAM mastery can support your compliance
With extensive technical, scientific, and regulatory expertise gained through years, TEAM mastery offers comprehensive support in navigating the complexities of the DWD.
We provide specialised guidance in relation to Article 11 (Materials) and Article 12 (Treatment Chemicals and Filter Media), ensuring your products remain market-compliant throughout the transition. Our services include:
- Substance Identification & Strategy: Defining the correct Substance Identity Profile (SIP) and boundary compositions for your materials
- Notification of Intention (NoI): Managing the mandatory NoI submission in IUCLID
- Dossier Preparation: Developing robust application dossiers for the inclusion or maintenance of starting substances, compositions, or constituents in the EUPL
- ReMaF Authorization & AnTeA Registration: Managing the authorization process with national authorities (CeNSiA) for reagents and filter media, including technical purity verification and registration in the AnTeA database
- Migration & Toxicological Assessment: Coordinating physical migration testing and determining required Toxicological Tiers based on calculated Ctap values
- Compliance & Marking: Guiding you through the full compliance process for substances, materials, and final products, including the application of the harmonized EU marking.
