What is BS EN 1420-Determination of odour and flavour assessment of water in piping systems about?
BS EN 1420 is a European standard on the influence of organic materials on water intended for human consumption that discusses the determination of odour and flavour assessment of water in piping systems to ensure it is safe for consumption.
BS EN 1420 specifies a procedure for obtaining migration water to determine odour and flavour for products made from organic materials intended to come in contact with water for human consumption (drinking water) and used in piping systems. Such products include pipes, fittings, ancillaries, and coatings.
BS EN 1420 applies to products to be used under various conditions for the transport, storage and distribution of water intended for human consumption and raw water used for the manufacture of water intended for human consumption.
BS EN 1420 specifies a test method comprising of a set of procedures.
Who is BS EN 1420-Determination of odour and flavour assessment of water in piping systems for?
BS EN 1420 on the determination of odour and flavour assessment of water in piping systems is useful for:
- Packaged drinking water manufacturers
- Water suppliers
- Test laboratories/test personnel
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS EN 1420-Determination of odour and flavour assessment of water in piping systems?
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of the water intended for human consumption, arising from contact with materials used for conveying and distribution, it is recalled minding that, national regulations remain in force.
BS EN 1420 provides you with apparatus, sampling, transport, storage, and preparation of test pieces, preparation of reagents and apparatus, pre-treatment of test pieces, test procedure, and much more.
The test methods and procedures provided by BS EN 1420 assist you in the determination of odor and flavor of water in piping systems and ensure reducing the risk of severe health issues.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 1420, you can enhance the efficacy of the water and manufacture a standardized product.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 1420:2016 supersedes EN 1420-1:1999, which is withdrawn. BS EN 1420:2016 has made some technical changes compared to the previous edition EN 1420-1:1999. These include:
- The test method for TON /TFN according to EN 1622 has been specified
- A procedure for the panel qualification has been introduced
- The preparation of the migration waters has been specified and is now specified by EN 12873-1
- The scope of the standard has been extended: all organic products in contact with drinking water (including coatings and side applied products) can be tested according to BS EN 1420
