Changes in Evaluation Guidelines or BRLs

BRL K17105 declared binding

A revised version of BRL K17105 for the Kiwa product certificate for “Plastics piping systems of polyethylene for the transport of drinking water and raw water” has been declared binding as of 17 June 2025.

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BRL-K746 has been updated

An updated version of BRL-K746 (Kiwa process certificate for the application of coating systems on metal surfaces of drinking water installation) is published (effective as per 21 March 2025).

BRL-K14027 published for criticism

Effective February 2, 2025 the newly drawn up BRL-K14027 is published for review and comments. BRL-K14027 contains the requirements for a product certificate for " Ductile iron pipes and couplings for wastewater”.

Amendment sheet for BRL-K537 and BRL-KOMO 1149 published

The amendment sheets for the BRL-K537/06 and BRL-1149 have been published on 01 February 2025. Read more about the changes and the amendment sheets on this page.

Termination BRL 2003

There have been no valid certificates for BRL 2003 for some time now, that is why the CvD LSK recently decided to terminate the BRL 2003 with effect from 1-3-2025.

Termination BRL 2040

There have been no valid certificates for BRL 2040 for some time now, that is why the CvD LSK recently decided to terminate the BRL 2040 with effect from 1-3-2025.

BRL-K602 published binding

As of April, 21, 2023 a revised version of the Evaluation Guideline BRL-K602 is published binding.

BRL-K775 published for criticism

Effective July 2, 2024 the newly drawn up BRL-K775 is published for review and comments. BRL-K775 contains the requirements for a product certificate for "Universal fittings of ductile iron”.

Draft BRL K17504-04 published for comments

On the 16th of September 2024 Kiwa publishes the Draft Evaluation Guidelines BRL K17504/04 d.d. 27-05-2024; “Evaluation Guideline for the Kiwa product certificate for vulcanised rubber products for cold and hot drinking water applications” , for comments.

BRL-K14010 – part 3 published binding

Met ingang van 13 mei 2024 is de Beoordelingsrichtlijn BRL-K14010 – deel 3 bindend verklaard.  

BRL-K777 published for criticism

Effective August 07, 2024 the revied BRL-K777 is published for review and comments. BRL-K777 contains the requirements for a product certificate for "Repair clamps and repair couplings”.

BRL 2024 published for criticism

Effective July 10, 2024 the revied BRL-2024 is published for review and comments. BRL 2024 contains the requirements for a product certificate for "Galvanized steel pipes for indoor sewage systems”.

BRL-K614 published for criticism

Effective July 2, 2024 the newly drawn up BRL-K614 is published for review and comments. BRL-K614 contains the requirements for a product certificate for "Fire hydrants”.

BRL-K14010 - deel 1B published binding

As of May 15, 2024 a revised version of the Evaluation Guideline BRL-K14010 - deel 1B is published binding.

Amendment sheet for BRL-K537 and BRL-KOMO 1149 are published for comments

An amendment sheet for BRL-K537 and BRL-1149 has been drafted and is published for comments as of 01/June/2024.

BRL-K14041 published for criticism

As of May 21, 2024 the newly drawn up BRL-K14041 is published for criticism. BRL-K14041 contains requirements for a product certificate for "Delivery sets”.

BRL 5219 declared in force

Per 1 September 2023 the new version of BRL5219 has been declared in force and published. Read more about the parts the BRL 5219 have been updated.

BRL K17105 published binding

With effect from April 21, 2023, an amendment sheet to BRL K17105 “Plastic polyethylene pipe systems for the transport of drinking water and raw water” has been released.

Design K538 published for comments

A new Amendment Sheet has been prepared for Guideline K538. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this Amendment Sheet paper, read more.

BRL 5219 published for comments

The revised draft-assessment directive BRL 5219 (KOMO) for plastics piping systems intended for closed geothermal energy systems has been published for comments.