▎SIFFO HDPE Pipe Receives WRAS Certification for Water Contact
Shandong Siffo Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. has received WRAS Certification for its listed “SIFFO HDPE Pipe.” The approval provides independently administered evidence that the approved pipe material has passed tests concerning its effect on water quality and is suitable for contact with wholesome water. For water supply buyers, the listing offers a clear approval number, a defined product description and a public record to check during procurement.
The approval is No. 260855061. It covers the black, extruded SIFFO HDPE pipe with external blue stripes described in the approval letter and the WRAS Approvals Directory. The listed use is contact with water at temperatures up to 65°C. The approval is valid from August 2026 through August 2031; the public directory gives 31 August 2031 as its expiry date.
▎What Has SIFFO Achieved?
The Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS) has granted SIFFO a Material Approval for the specified HDPE pipe. According to SIFFO's approval letter, the listed material meets BS 6920-1:2014 requirements concerning the effect of non-metallic products on the quality of water intended for human consumption. In practical terms, this is evidence about the suitability of the approved pipe material for contact with wholesome water.
| Approval detail | SIFFO listing |
|---|---|
Approval holder | Shandong Siffo Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. |
Approved name | “SIFFO HDPE Pipe” |
Product description | Black, extruded HDPE pipe with external blue stripes |
WRAS approval type | Material Approval; polyethylene components, section 5240 |
Approval number | 260855061 |
Listed water temperature | Up to 65°C |
Validity | August 2026–August 2031; directory expiry 31 August 2031 |
Public verification |
The approval is specific to the material and description shown above. Buyers evaluating another colour, construction, product range or private-label version should request confirmation of its approval status instead of assuming that this listing applies to it.
▎Why WRAS Material Approval Matters for Water Supply Projects
In a drinking water pipeline, pipe selection involves more than dimensions and pressure ratings. Project specifications can also require evidence that materials in contact with water are suitable for that purpose. A publicly searchable WRAS listing gives designers and purchasing teams a practical way to verify the named material and its stated conditions of use.
WRAS distinguishes Material Approval from Product Approval. Material Approval addresses the effects of a non-metallic material or component on water quality under BS 6920; Product Approval applies to whole products assessed against additional requirements, including mechanical performance. SIFFO’s approval is a Material Approval. It does not certify the pipe’s pressure rating, structural strength, joint performance or a complete installed piping system. Those project requirements should be checked separately against the applicable product specifications, test records and installation documents.
For procurement teams, this distinction makes the approval more useful: it shows precisely which requirement the evidence supports. A tender can identify WRAS approval No. 260855061 for water contact while separately specifying the required pipe dimensions, pressure class, material grade, joining method and quality documentation.
▎How to Verify SIFFO's WRAS Approval
Open the official WRAS Approvals Directory.
Find approval No. 260855061 under polyethylene components.
Confirm the approval holder, the description “SIFFO HDPE Pipe,” the maximum listed water temperature and the expiry date.
Compare the listed description with the exact product proposed for your order, and confirm that the approval remains current when placing the order.
This check helps buyers connect the approval to the named product rather than relying on a general claim that all HDPE pipes are WRAS approved.
▎FAQ
Does WRAS approval mean the pipe is suitable for drinking water contact?
The approval letter states that the listed material has passed tests concerning its effect on water quality and is suitable for contact with wholesome water. Buyers should confirm that the supplied pipe matches the approved description and meets all other requirements for the proposed application.
Is 65°C the pipe’s operating temperature rating?
No. The WRAS listing states that the approved material is for use with water up to 65°C for the purpose of water-contact suitability. Operating pressure and temperature limits for a particular pipe design require separate engineering verification.
Can buyers check the approval independently?
Yes. Search for 260855061 in the WRAS Approvals Directory, then compare the directory entry with the product being offered. SIFFO can also supply the approval letter as part of a project documentation package.
Discuss Your HDPE Water Pipe Requirements with SIFFO
If your project calls for HDPE pipe with documented water-contact suitability, send SIFFO your required dimensions, pressure rating, operating conditions, applicable standards, order volume and destination market. The team can identify the proposed pipe specification, share the relevant approval details and help you assemble the documentation needed for technical review.
