WaterMark Certification Scheme
NOTE:
JNOD Australia has not applied for Watermark Certification as YET.
Watermark approval will be applied for after JNOD Australia has a sound understanding of what appliances are most sort after in Australia.
WELL's require that each product SERIES has to be applied for separately which is very expensive to do.
There is a requirement in the National Construction Code Volume Three – Plumbing Code of Australia for certain plumbing and drainage products to be certified and authorised for use in a plumbing or drainage installation. These products are certified and authorised through the application of the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
Certified products are listed on the WaterMark Product Database and are identified by the WaterMark certification trademark, which must be marked on the product upon the granting of a WaterMark Licence. To search the Database, go to www.abcb.gov.au.
Seven types of water-using and water-saving products are regulated under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme.
Before you can supply these products or offer them for supply in Australia, there are important requirements you must meet or you may be issued with penalties under the WELS Act.
Make sure you are aware of:
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products that are regulated under the WELS scheme
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requirements for testing, labelling and displaying these products as detailed in Australian Standard 6400:2016.
Products regulated under the scheme are fully detailed in Section 6 of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Determination (No.2).
The WELS scheme excludes second-hand or used products and products imported into Australia for personal use.
Products that must be registered
Taps
Showers
Dishwashers
Includes electric dishwashers intended for household use.
Washing Machines
Includes electric clothes washing machines intended for household use and combination clothes washing machine dryers that use water to dry a load.
Lavatory Equipment
Urinals
Includes urinal equipment that uses water and associated flushing devices.
Flow Controllers
Water Efficiency Standard
Product testing, rating, labelling and display requirements are detailed in Australian Standard 6400:2016 Water efficient products — Rating and labelling.
You can download a free PDF version of the standard by registering with SAI Global.