BS EN 17093-2018 (2019) PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 17093-2018 (2019) — Domestic appliances used for drinking water treatment not connected to water supply. Jug water filter systems — Safety and performance requirements, labelling and information to be supplied. This document specifies requirements and test methods for gravity‑fed jug water filter systems and the information/manufacturer instructions required for safe use; it clarifies that these units are intended to condition potable water and are not designed to make non‑potable water safe to drink.

Abstract

EN 17093:2018 establishes safety, performance, material and labelling requirements and standard test methods for domestic, non‑mains‑connected, gravity‑fed jug water filter systems. It also sets minimum requirements for user instructions and warnings, and excludes combination or electrically powered water treatment units. The standard supports consistent evaluation of performance (e.g., reduction of chlorine, metals, particulates) and chemical/microbiological safety for such consumer appliances.

General information

• Status: European standard EN 17093:2018 — adopted as a national standard in several member countries (BS adoption published in the UK). Some national databases may show different administrative states (check local national standards body for current status).
• Publication date: EN published in 2018 (document dates shown from August–September 2018 depending on source); UK adoption published as BS EN 17093:2018 on 13 February 2019.
• Publisher: Original publication as a CEN (European) standard; published/adopted nationally by organizations such as the British Standards Institution (BSI) for the UK market.
• ICS / categories: 13.060.20 (Drinking water); 97.040.99 (Other kitchen equipment).
• Edition / version: EN 17093:2018 (text year 2018); UK national designation BS EN 17093:2018 (published/adopted in national catalogues in 2019).
• Number of pages: 38 pages (commonly reported in publisher catalogues and national sales listings).

Scope

This standard applies to gravity‑fed jug water filter systems that are not connected to a building’s mains water supply. It covers definitions, components and materials, performance requirements, chemical and microbiological safety, required test methods, marking and labelling, and minimum content for manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation and maintenance. It explicitly excludes combination systems that require electrical power (for example water heaters or coolers) and does not address treatment of non‑potable source water to make it safe.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and scope of jug (gravity‑fed) water filter systems.
• Requirements for materials and components in contact with drinking water to ensure safety and compatibility.
• Performance criteria and test methods for contaminant reduction and product lifetime/efficiency.
• Chemical and microbiological safety testing and acceptance criteria.
• Labelling, marking and mandatory information to be supplied with the product (including warnings and instructions for maintenance/ cartridge replacement).
• Test schedules and sampling instructions for performance verification.
• Exclusions (electrically powered combination units and treatment of non‑potable water).

Typical use and users

Primary users include jug water filter manufacturers and designers, product testing and certification laboratories, compliance and regulatory personnel, retailers and procurement teams evaluating product claims, and public health or consumer protection authorities. The standard is used to design safe products, prepare accurate labelling and user instructions, and to provide repeatable laboratory test methods for independent performance verification.

Related standards

Related or superseded documents include national specifications for jug filters (for example BS 8427:2004, which was superseded by BS EN 17093:2018 in UK listings) and a number of EN/ISO methods for chemical and microbiological water analysis referenced for test procedures. Users should consult referenced EN/ISO analytical standards when performing laboratory testing.

Keywords

jug water filter, jug filter system, gravity‑fed, drinking water, water treatment, performance requirements, safety, labelling, test methods, BS EN 17093, potable water appliances.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 17093:2018 (adopted nationally as BS EN 17093:2018) is a European standard that sets safety, performance, labelling and information requirements and test methods for non‑mains‑connected, gravity‑fed jug water filter systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, requirements for materials and components in contact with drinking water, performance and safety criteria (chemical and microbiological), standard test methods, marking and labelling, and required manufacturer instructions. It excludes electrically powered combination units and systems intended to render non‑potable water potable.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, product compliance teams, procurement and retail quality teams, and consumer safety/regulatory authorities. It is used to design, test and verify jug filter performance and to prepare compliant product information.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: EN 17093:2018 replaced earlier national specifications (for example BS 8427:2004 was superseded in UK listings). National adoption and administrative status can vary by country, so users should verify the current national status with their national standards body before relying on it for regulatory compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone EN standard for jug water filter systems but references and links to other EN/ISO standards for analytical, microbiological and chemical test methods; it sits within the broader suite of drinking‑water and kitchen equipment standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Jug water filter, gravity‑fed, drinking water, performance, safety, labelling, test methods, BS EN 17093.