A BRL consists of general parts and parts specific to the product to be certified. These general parts are bundled within the field of plastic piping systems in BRL 6300 ‘General requirements for products used in plastic piping systems.’

What is BRL 6300?

The BRL 6300 is an important standard for ensuring the quality of products used in plastic piping systems. This BRL, in combination with the 'applicable' BRL, contains detailed requirements that products and their production processes must meet to ensure they are suitable for use in drinking water installations, sewer systems and other applications involving plastic pipes.

Guideline content

BRL 6300 includes, among other things:

  • Requirements for the certificate holder and internal quality control
    These requirements ensure that the certificate holder has a robust quality management system to guarantee the production and delivery of high-quality products.
  • External conformity assessments
    Regular external audits and inspections ensure that the products continuously meet the specified requirements.
  • Requirements for the certification body
    The institutions that issue certifications, such as Kiwa, must meet strict criteria to ensure the reliability and independence of the certification.

The field of plastic piping systems encompasses several product groups, each managing a number of BRLs. BRL 6300 is managed by the Board of Experts – Plastic Piping Systems (CvD-LSK). Whenever a BRL within the field of plastic piping systems is revised, the general parts will refer to BRL 6300.

Certification

Product certification within the field of plastic piping systems is based on BRL 6300 and the 'applicable' BRL for the respective product. This process includes an initial assessment and periodic inspections to ensure that the products continuously meet the specified requirements.