What is BS EN 13194- Chemicals used for the treatment of water about?  
BS EN 13194 is applicable to acetic acid used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Chemicals used for the treatment of water comes under the process that improves the quality of water to make it appropriate for a specific end-use. BS EN 13194 describes the characteristics of acetic acid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for acetic acid. BS EN 13194 gives information on its use in water treatment.
Note: Conformity with BS EN 13194 does not confer or imply acceptance or approval of the product in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA. The use of the product covered by BS EN 13194 is subject to regulation or control by National Authorities.
Who is BS EN 13194 - Chemicals used for the treatment of water for? 
BS EN 13194 on chemicals used for the treatment of water is useful for: 
- Chemical engineers
- Chemical industries
- Water testing sector
- Water treatment plants
Why should you use BS EN 13194 - Chemicals used for the treatment of water?  
Water is the most crucial compound for life on Earth, and having drinkable water is a key worldwide concern for the twenty-first century. BS EN 13194 specifies the minimum purity requirements for acetic acid used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Limits are given for impurities commonly present in the product. Depending on the raw material and the manufacturing process other impurities may be present and, if so, this shall be notified to the user and when necessary to relevant authorities.
Users of BS EN 13194 should check the national regulations in order to clarify whether it is of appropriate purity for treatment of water intended for human consumption, considering raw water quality, required dosage, contents of other impurities and additives used in the product not stated in BS EN 13194. In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption, caused by the product is covered by BS EN 13194.
BS EN 13194 provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA. It should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of BS EN 13194 remain in force. Using BS EN 13194 you can describe the characteristics of acetic acid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for acetic acid.
What’s changed since the last update?
EN 13194:2015 supersedes BS EN 13194:2008 which is withdrawn. The significant technical difference between this edition and EN 13194:2008 is as follows:
- Deletion of reference to EU Directive 67/548/EEC of June 27, 1967, in order to consider, the latest Regulation in force
- Updating of risk and safety labelling according to EU Regulation [3] and its latest Adaptations to Technical Progress)
