EN 17093:2018
(Main)Domestic appliances used for drinking water treatment not connected to water supply - Jug water filter systems - Safety and performance requirements, labeling and information to be supplied
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard describes the specifications and test methods for gravity fed devices for conditioning of drinking water that are not connected to the mains water distribution system in buildings, known as jug water filter systems. It also gives instructions for the user manuals, so that the jug water filter system can be used and maintained properly. Jug water filter systems are intended to modify the properties of drinking water only, and are not designed to make non-potable water safe for drinking. The scope of this document does not extend to combination systems that require an electrical power supply such as water heaters and water coolers systems.
NOTE 1 Although jug water filter systems are covered by the widely harmonized food legislation (EU Regulations 178/2002 and 1935/2004), existing national regulations concerning the use and or the characteristics of these products remain in force
NOTE 2 This standard provides no information as to whether the product is used without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Aug-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2019
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 13-Feb-2026
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 17093:2018 is a CEN European Standard for jug water filter systems - gravity-fed domestic appliances used to condition drinking water that are not connected to the mains distribution system. The standard defines safety and performance requirements, required labelling, and the information to be supplied with these products. It clarifies that jug filters are intended to modify potable water quality (taste, chlorine, metals, scale, etc.) and are not designed to make non‑potable water safe to drink. Combination systems requiring electrical power (e.g., water heaters, coolers) are outside its scope.
Key Topics
- Scope & definitions
- Applies to gravity-fed jug filter systems; excludes electrically powered combination units.
- Notes interaction with EU food legislation and national regulations.
- Design and materials
- Requirements for jug/filter components and constituent materials to ensure safety and compatibility with drinking water.
- Chemical and microbiological safety
- Requirements for filtered water quality, packaging safety and limits on release of substances (e.g., silver).
- Microbiological requirements addressing new cartridge contamination and potential for colonisation.
- Performance requirements
- Methods and claims for reduction of metals, scale, free chlorine, nitrate, and for improving organoleptic properties (taste/odour).
- THMs (trihalomethanes) addressed where relevant.
- Test methods and reporting
- Detailed chemical and microbiological test procedures, challenge water preparations, filtration regimes, sampling plans and test reports (see multiple annexes).
- Annexes cover challenge water recipes, filtration/sampling schedules, microbiological procedures, scale-by-boiling test, seal verification and substance-specific reduction claims.
- User information & labelling
- Mandatory manufacturer instructions, maintenance guidance, marking and labelling content for safe and effective use.
Applications
- Manufacturers and product designers use EN 17093:2018 to design and validate jug water filter systems for the European market.
- Test laboratories implement the standard’s chemical and microbiological methods to verify performance claims.
- Regulatory bodies and conformity assessors reference the standard when evaluating product safety, labelling and consumer information.
- Importers, distributors and retailers use the standard to ensure supplied products meet EU/CEN expectations and to support marketing claims.
Related standards
EN 17093 references product and analytical standards relevant to water treatment media and analysis, for example:
- EN 12673 (chlorophenols determination)
- EN 12903–EN 12914 series (activated carbon, sands, pumice and other treatment media) (See normative references in EN 17093 for the full list.)
Keywords: EN 17093:2018, jug water filter systems, gravity fed, drinking water treatment, safety and performance requirements, labelling, microbiological tests, chemical tests.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 17093:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Domestic appliances used for drinking water treatment not connected to water supply - Jug water filter systems - Safety and performance requirements, labeling and information to be supplied". This standard covers: This European Standard describes the specifications and test methods for gravity fed devices for conditioning of drinking water that are not connected to the mains water distribution system in buildings, known as jug water filter systems. It also gives instructions for the user manuals, so that the jug water filter system can be used and maintained properly. Jug water filter systems are intended to modify the properties of drinking water only, and are not designed to make non-potable water safe for drinking. The scope of this document does not extend to combination systems that require an electrical power supply such as water heaters and water coolers systems. NOTE 1 Although jug water filter systems are covered by the widely harmonized food legislation (EU Regulations 178/2002 and 1935/2004), existing national regulations concerning the use and or the characteristics of these products remain in force NOTE 2 This standard provides no information as to whether the product is used without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA.
This European Standard describes the specifications and test methods for gravity fed devices for conditioning of drinking water that are not connected to the mains water distribution system in buildings, known as jug water filter systems. It also gives instructions for the user manuals, so that the jug water filter system can be used and maintained properly. Jug water filter systems are intended to modify the properties of drinking water only, and are not designed to make non-potable water safe for drinking. The scope of this document does not extend to combination systems that require an electrical power supply such as water heaters and water coolers systems. NOTE 1 Although jug water filter systems are covered by the widely harmonized food legislation (EU Regulations 178/2002 and 1935/2004), existing national regulations concerning the use and or the characteristics of these products remain in force NOTE 2 This standard provides no information as to whether the product is used without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA.
EN 17093:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.20 - Drinking water; 97.040.99 - Other kitchen equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 17093:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 6059:1984, ISO 7890-3:1988, EN 14368:2015, EN 12915-1:2009, EN ISO 9308-1:2014, EN 12913:2012, EN ISO 9963-1:1995, EN 26777:1993, EN 13753:2009, EN ISO 7393-2:2018, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN ISO 11885:2009, EN 12904:2005, EN ISO 17294-2:2023, EN 12907:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Leitungsungebundene Haushaltsgeräte zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser - Haushaltswasserfiltersysteme - Sicherheits- und Leistungsanforderungen, Kennzeichnung und mitzuliefernde InformationenAppareils domestiques de traitement de l'eau non connectés au réseau d'alimentation en eau - Systèmes de carafes filtrantes d'eau - Exigences de sécurité et de performance, étiquetage et informations à fournirDomestic appliances used for drinking water treatment not connected to water supply - Jug water filter systems - Safety and performance requirements, labeling and information to be supplied97.040.99Druga kuhinjska opremaOther kitchen equipment13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 17093:2018SIST EN 17093:2018en,fr,de01-november-2018SIST EN 17093:2018SLOVENSKI
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