BS 6920-1:2014

Incorporating Corrigendum No.1

BSI Standards Publication

Suitability of non-metallic
materials and products for
use in contact with water
intended for human
consumption with regard to
their effect on the quality of
the water
Part 1: Specification
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Publication history
First published 31 May 1988
Second edition, 29 June 1990
Third edition, 15 December 1996
Fourth edition, 15 May 2000
Fifth (present) edition, June 2014

Amendments issued since publication

Date Text affected

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Contents
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Odour and flavour of water 2
5 Appearance of water 3
6 Growth of aquatic microorganisms 3
7 The extraction of substances that may be of concern to public health 4
8 The extraction of metals and boron 5
9 High temperature tests 6
10 Odour and flavour of water from hoses intended for food and drink
application 7
Annexes
Annex A (informative) Scheme of testing showing the relationship between the
standards of the BS 6920 series 8
Annex B (informative) Odour and flavour of water test – Assessment of
results 9
Bibliography 11
List of figures
Figure A.1 – Scheme of testing showing the relationship between the standards
of the BS 6920 series 8
Figure B.1 – Chlorine-free water test results 9
Figure B.2 – Chlorinated water test results 10
List of tables
Table 1 – Maximum allowable concentrations of certain elements 5

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 12, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This part of BS 6920 is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from
The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 30 June 2014. It was
prepared by Technical Committee EH/6, Effects of materials on water quality. A
list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request
to its secretary.

Supersession
This part of BS 6920 supersedes BS 6920-1:2000, which is withdrawn.

Relationship with other publications

The following parts and sections of BS 6920 have been published.
• Part 1: Specification;
• Part 2: Methods of test:
• Section 2.1: Samples for testing;
• Section 2.2: Odour and flavour of water;
• Subsection 2.2.1: General method of test;
• Subsection 2.2.2: Method of testing odours and flavours imparted to water
by multi-layered hoses and composite pipes and tubes;
• Subsection 2.2.3: Method of testing odours and flavours imparted to water
by hoses for conveying water for food and drink preparation;
• Section 2.3: Appearance of water;
• Section 2.4: Growth of aquatic microorganisms test;
• Section 2.5: The extraction of substances that may be of concern to public
health;
• Section 2.6: The extraction of metals;
• Part 3: High temperature tests;
• Part 4: Method for the GCMS identification of water leachable organic
substances.
A diagram showing the relationship of the various parts and sections of this
standard is given in Annex A.

Information about this document

This is a full revision of the standard, and introduces the following principal
changes.
• A statement has been added to the scope that this part of BS 6920 is not
applicable to metallic materials and products;
• The definition of the term “product” has been revised (see 3.3);
• The pass/fail requirements of the odour and flavour of water test have been
clarified (see Clause 4), and supporting flow diagrams given in a new
Annex B;
• Interpretation of the results of the growth of aquatic microorganisms test
have been clarified (see Clause 6);
• The fact that some cold water testing is required before high temperature
tests are carried out has been clarified (see Clause 9).

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Text and figures introduced or altered by Corrigendum No. 1 are indicated in

the text by tags . Minor editorial changes are not tagged.

Hazard warnings
WARNING. This British Standard calls for the use of substances and/or
procedures that can be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not
taken.
This British Standard refers only to technical suitability and does not absolve
the user from legal obligations relating to health and safety at any stage.

Use of this document

It has been assumed in the preparation of this part of BS 6920 that the
execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and
experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.

Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its
requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is
“shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in
smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.
Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with Rules for the
structure and drafting of UK standards, subclause J.1.1, which states,
“Requirements should be expressed using wording such as: ‘When tested as
described in Annex A, the product shall ...’”. This means that only those products
that are capable of passing the specified test will be deemed to conform to this
standard.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal
obligations.
However, BS 6920-1 is an appropriate British Standard for conformity to
Regulation 4 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (as
amended) [5], and for conformity to part of Regulation 31 of the Water Supply
(Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (as amended) [1].

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1 Scope
This part of BS 6920 specifies requirements for the suitability of non-metallic
(including cementitious) materials and products, and also water fittings and
components, pipes and materials used in coating, protection, lining, jointing,
sealing and lubrication, for use in contact with either hot or cold water
intended for human consumption, with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water.
This standard is not applicable to metallic materials and products.
NOTE Under the requirements of
a) Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000. Statutory
Instrument 2000, No. 3184 (England) [1];
b) Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2010. Welsh
Statutory Instrument 2010, No. 994 (W.99) [2];
c) Regulation 27 of the Water Supply (Water Quality)(Scotland) Regulations 2001.
Scottish Statutory Instrument 2001, No. 207 [3];
d) Regulation 30 of the Water Supply (Water Quality)(Amendment) Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2009. Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland 2009, No. 246 [4] ;
e) Clause 2, Schedule 2 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
Statutory Instrument 1999, No. 1148 (England and Wales) [5] ;
f) Clause 2, Schedule 2 of the Scottish Water Byelaws 2004 [6];
g) Clause 2, Schedule 2 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern
Ireland) 2009. Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland 2009, No. 255 [7];
in some cases national authorities or regulators might require specific additional
testing to be carried out on extracts from certain types of these materials;
interpretation of the results from additional testing is the responsibility of the
requesting body.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this
document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only
the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 6920-2.2.1, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.2: Odour and flavour of water –
Subsection 2.2.1: General method of test
BS 6920-2.2.2, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.2: Odour and flavour of water –
Subsection 2.2.2: Method of testing odours and flavours imparted to water by
multi-layered hoses, pipes and tubes
BS 6920-2.2.3, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.2: Odour and flavour of water –
Subsection 2.2.3: Method of testing odours and flavours imparted to water by
hoses for conveying water for food and drink preparation
BS 6920-2.3, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.3: Appearance of water

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BS 6920-2.4, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water

intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.4: Growth of aquatic
microorganisms test
BS 6920-2.5, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.5: The extraction of substances
that may be of concern to public health
BS 6920-2.6, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 2: Methods of test – Section 2.6: The extraction of metals
BS 6920-3, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water – Part 3: High temperature tests

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this part of BS 6920, the following terms and definitions
apply.

3.1 water fitting

component associated with supply, distribution, and use of water, apart from its
disposal

3.2 material
prepared form of a substance, or of a combination of substances, organic and/or
mineral, suitable for use in a manufacturing process

3.3 product
all or a component part of a manufactured item, in its finished form, that comes
into contact with water

4 Odour and flavour of water

COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 4
The most common consumer complaints concerning the wholesomeness of water
intended for human consumption is the presence of unacceptable taste. The role of
construction and plumbing materials in giving rise to certain types of taste in water
is well documented. Although the assessment of odours and flavours is subjective,
semi-quantitative methods of assessing odours and flavours in water have been used
by the water industry for operational control and quality monitoring purposes for
many years. The EC Directive relating to the quality of water intended for human
consumption (98/83/EC) [8] states that odour and taste of water shall be “acceptable
to consumers and no abnormal change” (sic).

4.1 Products and materials other than multi-layered hoses, pipes

and tubes
When the material or product is tested in accordance with BS 6920-2.2.1, the
odour and flavour of the water shall meet the following requirements:
a) at least two of the three test panellists shall report that there is no
discernible odour in the test extracts and no discernible flavour in the first
dilutions of both the final unchlorinated and final chlorinated extracts; and
b) none of the panellists shall report any flavour in the second dilutions of
these extracts.

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If the results from the first extracts conform to these requirements, the first
extracts shall be taken as the final extracts.
If two or more panellists report a flavour in the first dilution of these extracts,
but not in the second dilution, repeat tests shall be carried out on two further
samples of the material or product using both test water types. If the results
from both samples using both water types meet the requirements given in a)
and b) the material or product shall be deemed to conform to the standard.
If any results for the two additional samples do not meet the requirements
given in a) and b) the material or product shall be deemed not to conform to
the standard.
NOTE 1 These requirements are set out diagrammatically in Annex B.
NOTE 2 The method yields results for the first and the final extracts in a sequential
series of seven extractions.

4.2 Multi-layered hoses, pipes and tubes

When multi-layered hoses, pipes or tubes are tested in accordance with
BS 6920-2.2.2, the odour and flavour of the water shall meet the requirements
specified in 4.1 a) and b). Hoses intended for conveying water for food and
drink preparation shall meet the additional requirements specified in Clause 10.
Repeat testing, if required, shall be carried out in accordance with 4.1.

5 Appearance of water
When the material or product is tested in accordance with BS 6920-2.3, any
increase in the colour and turbidity of the water shall meet the following
requirements:
a) the colour of the water in the final extract shall be not more than 5 mg/L Pt
and;
b) the turbidity of the water in the final extract shall be not more
than 0.5 formazine nephelometric units (FNU).
If a single sample does not meet the requirements given in a) and b) repeat
tests shall be carried out on two further samples. If the mean increase in
colour of the final extracts of all the samples is not more than 5mg/L Pt and the
mean increase in turbidity is not more than 0.5 formazine nephelometric
units (FNU), after contact for 9 days (seven extractions), the material or product
shall be deemed to conform to this standard. If either of these requirements is
not met, the material or product shall be deemed not to conform to this
standard.

6 Growth of aquatic microorganisms

COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 6
Criteria used to assess the ability of a product to enhance growth of aquatic
microorganisms have been determined from a review of data obtained from the use
of the method described in BS 6920-2.4 during investigations into incidents of
microbial contamination of water intended for human consumption over a period
of 20 years.

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When samples drawn from more than one commercial batch of a product are
compared for the purpose of quality assurance or formulation development, some
variation in the results should be anticipated. Any variation in results should be
critically examined in light of the precision of the method and also the homogeneity
of the material or the conditions employed during manufacture or storage, as these
can substantially alter the characteristics of some products with respect to the
availability of chemical substances that act as nutrients for microbial growth.
The criteria given in this Clause have been set in the light of the precision of the
method, which was calculated on the basis of a homogeneous reference material,
and the use of a residual disinfectant in most United Kingdom drinking water
supplies.
When the material or product is tested in accordance with BS 6920-2.4, the
mean dissolved oxygen difference (MDOD) shall be 2.39 mg/L or less. The
product or material shall be deemed to conform to this requirement if either of
the following requirements is met:
a) the MDOD derived from testing a single sample of a material or product
is 1.69 mg/L or less; or
b) in the case of a single sample of a material or product giving an MDOD in
the range that is greater than or equal to 1.7 mg/L but not more
than 2.9 mg/L, the arithmetic mean of the 5 to 7 week MDOD value of the
original test sample, together with the 5 to 7 week MDOD values obtained
from testing two further test samples, is 2.39 mg/L or less.
Any product giving an MDOD value of 2.4 mg/L or greater, when tested and the
results evaluated as given in a) and b), shall be deemed to have the potential to
support appreciable microbial growth and shall be deemed not to conform to
this standard.
NOTE The significance of any bacteriostatic/bacteriocidal effects observed, and/or
any changes in the appearance of the tested samples, might be assessed by the
National Regulator.

7 The extraction of substances that may be of

concern to public health
COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 7
Careful consideration has been given to the desirability of some form of
toxicological evaluation of extracts from products in contact with water intended for
human consumption. It has been concluded that some form of toxicological
evaluation is essential, particularly in view of the scarcity of toxicological data on
many chemicals and the lack of knowledge of the chemical species which might be
extracted from products in contact with water intended for human consumption.
Since there is no single test that can discriminate between harmless and harmful
extracts, the cytotoxicity requirements given in this Clause are meant only as a
preliminary screening test for extracts from products in contact with water intended
for human consumption. Passing the tests indicates that extracts may not contain
significant amounts of acutely toxic substances, but the tests cannot be used to
indicate the presence or absence of substances that may be harmful on prolonged
exposure. A failure in the tests indicates that the product requires further
investigation before it can be accepted for use in contact with water intended for
human consumption.
In general, when a material or product is assessed by the method given in
BS 6920-2.5, it shall be regarded as being suitable for contact with water
intended for human consumption if it exhibits a “non-cytotoxic” response in this
test.

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NOTE 1 There are no absolute criteria that can be applied to the results obtained
with the methods given in BS 6920-2.5.
If the test material or product extract affects the morphology of the cell line in
any way, two further samples shall be tested using fresh reagents. If these
exhibit a “non-cytotoxic” response, the materials or products can be regarded as
being suitable for contact with water intended for human consumption.
NOTE 2 Materials and products in contact with water supplied by the local water
company within buildings are governed by the Water Supply (Water Fittings)
Regulations 1999 [5] in England and Wales, The Scottish Water Byelaws 2004 [6] and
the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 [7]. In relation
to this standard these regulations cover the potential adverse effects materials might
have on drinking water quality within buildings. Satisfactory materials and products
are considered for approval by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme.
NOTE 3 Substances and products used by water suppliers in England are governed
by Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 [1].
Regulation 31 refers to the use of substances or products in the treatment and
provision of water supplies. The regulation requires that a water undertaker does
not apply to, or introduce into, water intended for human consumption any
substance or product unless it is permitted by this regulation. Comparable
regulations apply in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland [2], [3], [4].

8 The extraction of metals and boron

COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 8
This Clause deals with the extraction of certain elements, undesirable in excessive
amounts, from non-metallic materials and products. The limits for these elements are
given in Table 1 and are derived from those in the Drinking Water Directive
(98/83/EC)[8]. The range of elements included in this specification reflects the current
knowledge and experience of elements likely to arise in waters intended for human
consumption, as a result of contact with the materials for construction of water
storage and distribution systems. Materials and products submitted for testing in
accordance with BS 6920 in the future might contain other elements which might be
undesirable in excessive amounts but which are not listed in Table 1. In this case, it
will be necessary to obtain an expert opinion from a competent national authority
on the desirability of including their determinations in this test.
When tested in accordance with BS 6920-2.6, the material or product shall be
deemed suitable for contact with water intended for human consumption if the
concentrations of the specified elements in the final extracts do not exceed the
specified maximum allowable concentrations given in Table 1.
If the maximum allowable concentration for any element is exceeded in either
of the final extracts, then the material or product shall be deemed unsuitable
for contact with water intended for human consumption unless a further three
individual untested samples are tested and the amounts of the specified
elements reported in each of the three additional final extracts do not exceed
the maximum allowable concentrations specified in Table 1.

Table 1 Maximum allowable concentrations of certain elements

Element Maximum Reporting Expression of

allowable limits A) results
concentrations
µg/L µg/L
Aluminium 200 20 Al µg/L
Antimony 5 0.5 Sb µg/L
Arsenic 10 1 As µg/L
Boron 1 000 100 B µg/L

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Table 1 Maximum allowable concentrations of certain elements

Cadmium 5 0.5 Cd µg/L

Chromium 50 5 Cr µg/L
Iron 200 20 Fe µg/L
Lead 10 1 Pb µg/L
Manganese 50 5 Mn µg/L
Mercury 1 0.1 Hg µg/L
Nickel 20 2 Ni µg/L
Selenium 10 1 Se µg/L
NOTE 1 The significance of results that conform to the specified limits in Table 1 in the
seventh test extracts, but exceed the limits in the first extracts might be assessed by the
National Regulator.

NOTE 2 Under the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations [5]
(Clause 2 of Schedule 2) and the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations [1]
(Regulation 31), the National Regulator might specify additional provisions in some cases
and will assess the significance of the results obtained.
A) In many cases the analytical detection limits for a particular method in a particular
laboratory might well be better than the National Regulator’s requirement for the
reporting limits.

When a metal or boron fitting has been used in the testing of a material or
product, the assessment shall be made on the differences in concentrations of
the specified elements between the final extracts and the element fitting blank
test.
If the results from the first 24 h extracts conform to the limits in Table 1, then
the first extracts shall be defined as the final extracts.
NOTE 3 Experience from testing products using the method described in
BS 6920-2.6 over a number of years has shown that materials or products that satisfy
these criteria on the first 24 h extracts also conform to the final 24 h extracts.

9 High temperature tests

COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 9
The tests in this standard were originally designed for materials used in contact with
cold water intended for human consumption at temperatures up to 25 °C.
BS 6920-3 was introduced to allow these tests to be applied to materials likely to be
used in contact with hot water which might subsequently be drunk. There is proven
evidence that satisfactory test results for odour and flavour in hot water might not
indicate the suitability of the material for use in cold water.
This Clause deals with the specific requirement of products intended for use in
contact with hot water intended for human consumption or culinary use.
When materials and products that have already given satisfactory results, using
cold water extraction conditions in both the odour and flavour of water test
(appropriate sub-section of BS 6920-2.2) and the substances of concern test
(BS 6920-2.5), are subsequently tested in accordance with BS 6920-3, these
materials and products shall be deemed suitable for contact with hot water
intended for human consumption or culinary use up to and including the
selected test temperature if the results using hot water conform to Clause 4,
Clause 5, Clause 7 and Clause 8.
NOTE There is evidence that materials and products that conform with the odour
and flavour and substances of concern test requirements for use with hot water,
might not, in some cases, meet these requirements when tested for use in contact
with water at lower temperatures.

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10 Odour and flavour of water from hoses intended

for food and drink application
COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 10
This Clause deals with the specific requirement of hoses intended for conveying
water for food and drink preparation. The requirement for this test is considerably
more stringent than that of Clause 4 (odour and flavour of water).
When assessed in accordance with BS 6920-2.2.3, both samples of hose shall give
no reportable odour to the undiluted test water, or flavour to the dilution of
the test water, from the second (final) extraction.

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Annex A Scheme of testing showing the relationship

(informative)
between the standards of the BS 6920 series
The following flow chart shows the relationship between the standards of the
BS 6920 series.

Figure A.1 Scheme of testing showing the relationship between the standards of the BS 6920 series

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Annex B Odour and flavour of water test – Assessment of

(informative)
results
The following flow charts show how the results from the testing carried out in
BS 6920-2.2.1 and BS 6920-2.2.2 can be assessed in relation to Clause 4 of this
standard, using the two test water types.

Figure B.1 Chlorine-free water test results

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Figure B.2 Chlorinated water test results

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Bibliography
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BS 6920-4:2001, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water –Part 4: Method for the GCMS identification of water leachable
organic substances

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[2] GREAT BRITAIN. The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2010. Welsh
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Further reading
BS 6100:1992, Glossary of building and civil engineering terms –
Section 3: Sanitation –Subsection 3.3: Sanitation

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wish. With updates supplied as soon as they’re available, you can be sure your
documentation is current. For further information, email bsmusales@bsigroup.com.

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