Position papers
EDW is actively involved in the political process regarding the revision of the drinking water directive and in discussions with other relevant authorities and stakeholders.
All position papers will be published here.
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Position paper on the Recast of the Drinking Water Directive (October 2018) The EDW calls for significant strengthening of the Commission proposed measures as a way to ensure full harmonisation and high safety standards for materials and products in contact with drinking water.PDF , 588 KB -
Q&A: Questions and Answers on materials and products in contact with drinking water (August 2018)PDF , 687 KB -
EDW's views on the Draft Standardisation Mandate in support of the drinking water policies of the European Union as regards water supply systems and their components (June 2018)PDF , 617 KB -
Position paper on the Review of the CPR (July 2017) EDW supports the objectives of the Construction Products Regulation EU/305/2011 (CPR) to promote the ongoing completion of common market for construction products.PDF , 577 KB -
Position paper on the Revision of the Drinking Water Directive (May 2017) The Commission proposal on the revision of the DWD should lead to the development of a harmonised regulatory framework on materials and products in contact with drinking water.PDF , 607 KB