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Seasonal Holiday Closure WRAS offices and phone lines will be closed from 3:00 PM Tuesday 24 th December 2024 and we will reopen on Monday 6th January 2026 at 8:30 AM GMT. For urgent matters, please contact us before the closure. We also have lots
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WRAS Update guidance documents We have updated the Guidance or requirements for non-metallic materials within Products. The latest version can be found on the WRAS website here We have also update the Material Approval guidance. A link to the
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WRAS Launches New Online Portal for Streamlined Access We are thrilled to introduce our new online portal, specifically designed to enhance your experience by providing easy access to your WRAS approvals. Going live during the week commencing 30th
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Clicker type waste testing, removed testing requirements. Following careful consideration, evaluation and the approval holder consultation earlier his year Water regulations approval scheme WRAS have decided to make the following changes to
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WRAS certification can be used to demonstrate compliance to Regulation 4 of the UK Water Regulations. As part of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations or Scottish Byelaws there is a need for any fitting to be compliant when installed,
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Who is responsible for making sure plumbing products comply with the Water Fittings Regulations? Most consumers assume that manufacturers are solely responsible for making sure plumbing products comply with the water fittings regulations but that’s
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Change to WRAS Approval Number What has Changed Approval numbers have increased from 7 to 9 digits The change is effective for all new product and material approvals granted after 1st January 2024 The approval number structured as follows: YY MM
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W​RAS have updated the F2 application form. CHANGE 1: Appendix D has been added and includes check boxes to identify if the application is submitted via a laboratory or if it is submitted directly to WRAS. WRAS require the section to be completed in
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T​he secondary approval form has been updated. T​he new form includes a declaration section on product marking. This section is to assist with product inspection and provides applicants the opportunity to keep the marking that is on the primary
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WRAS is pleased to announce that it's launching an improved application process for hot and cold water storage. This follows a review of the process and feedback from a number of manufacturers. The W​RAS approval scheme currently identifies issues
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Is the clock ticking for you to gain trusted certification for your plumbing products? WRAS is now offering fast-track approval assessments for manufacturers. Ten applicants can now opt to have their application fast-tracked before our regular
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WRAS has updated the F2 application form for Product Approvals. The updated form includes more clarity on what may be accepted as evidence for technical drawings and photographs The form (version 3) also includes an additional question regarding the
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A guidance document is now available to assist applicants in completing the F2 application form. The guidance document can be found here .
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WRAS study shows millions of people confused by short flush and long flush options. UK households could save water and cut water bills with simple changes. WRAS findings released on World Toilet Day. Toilet manufacturers are being urged to
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WRAS has been accredited by UKAS (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service), bringing new, additional assurances for customers using the WRAS approvals scheme. This accreditation provides WRAS’s customers with third party assurance that it is
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WRAS has introduced an updated F2 application form for Product Approvals along with a separate Schedule of Materials (SoM) . The new form includes some additional requirements and provides more clarity in specific areas. Following feedback from a
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The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has separated its subscriptions and approvals activities into two separate businesses, Water Regs UK and the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS). The move follows an internal review and a series of
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WRAS Approvals has published new terms and conditions which will be introduced for all new or modified approvals granted from 1st July 2020 . These have been reviewed to make improvements to the approvals process and to comply with the requirements
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