This Standard specifies requirements for the suitability of products for use in contact with drinking water , with regard to their effect on the quality of wate r. These products in cI ude aII items such as pipes , fitti ngs , components , and materials used in coating , protection ,li ning , jointing , seal i ng and lubrication applications in the water supp ly and plumbing industry. The Standard requires that products intended for use in contact with drinking water be tested by exposure to extractant waters . Where appropriate , a scaling factor is applied to sllch tests to compensate for diffe r ences between laboratory and field conditions
NOTE: This Standard may be used to test the suitability of products intended fo 1′ use in contact with types of water othe 1′ than drinking wate 1′ .
