WRAS Approved

Means that a product meets the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) requirements in the UK. Specifically:

In Simple Terms:

A WRAS Approved product has been tested and certified to ensure it complies with UK water supply regulations, making it safe to connect to the mains water supply.

More Specifically:

• Prevents contamination of the public water supply.
• Ensures materials in contact with water (like rubber seals, hoses, valves) do not cause water to become unsafe, discoloured, or foul-tasting.
• Verifies that backflow prevention measures (such as a non-return valve or Air Gap) are present where required.

Why It Matters (Especially for Commercial Kitchens):

• Legal compliance with UK water byelaws.
• Simplifies installation—no additional approvals needed from local water authorities.
• Gives peace of mind that equipment won’t cause water safety issues.

For example, a WRAS Approved dishwasher like the Classeq CP500SR-12 pass-through has been tested to ensure that it won’t pollute or compromise the mains water system it’s connected to.