SEPA
Lead Free
Requirement
How to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks
1 for Drinking Water System & Plumbing Products
Is lead free certification required for products?
As of March 2015, there is no mandatory federal requirement for lead free product
testing or third-party certification under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).*
However, consumers can increase their level of confidence by purchasing products
that have been certified as meeting the lead free requirement of the SDWA. If a
product has not been certified, it may still meet the lead free requirement— in this
case, contacting the manufacturer would be the best way to confirm the lead content.
The Reduction of Lead in
Drinking Water Act went into
effect on January 4, 2014.
The Act has reduced the lead
content allowed in water system
and plumbing products by
changing the definition of lead
free in Section 1417 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act (SDWA) from
not more than 8% lead content,
to not more than a weighted
average of 0.25% lead with
respect to the wetted surfaces
of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing
fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
The SDWA prohibits the
use of these products in the
installation or repair of any
public water system or facility
providing water for human
consumption if they do not
meet the lead free requirement.
It also makes it unlawful to
introduce them into commerce.
This includes stocked inventories
and coated or uncoated brass
or bronze products. There
are some exemptions to
the prohibitions— for more
information on the exemptions,
see "EPA's Summary of the
Reduction of Lead in Drinking
Water Act and Frequently Asked
Questions" at httD://water.eDa.
Plumbing product with
engraved certification mark
*There may be additional state or local laws pertaining to the allowed lead content of pipes, pipe fittings, and plumbing
fittings and fixtures, some of which require product certification or testing.
How do I know if a product has been certified as lead free?
In the United States, there are eight American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
accredited third-party certification bodies that provide product certification to the
SDWA lead free requirement for manufacturers of drinking water system and
plumbing products (see Table on Page 2 for list of certification bodies). Each of these
certification bodies has a registered trademark that they use to certify a multitude of
products for various requirements; however, the trademark alone does not
necessarily mean that the product has been certified to the lead free requirement.
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The certifier's marks will typically be located on the
front or back of the packaging or engraved on the Certifier's Identifier text
product itself. If required, lead free certification Mark
identifier text will be included next to the mark:
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What do the lead free certification marks look like?
Certification mark requirements for each of the certification bodies are detailed in the
Table on Page 2, and can also be found for each certification body individually on
Pages A1-A8. An example of an engraved certification mark is shown to the left;
examples of marks and identifier text as found on product packaging are shown below.
Certification Identifier text to Identifier text Certification
mark right of the mark belowthemark mark
Identifier text
above the mark
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Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial
products does not constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
EPA/600/F-13/153C | Revised March 2015
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Certification Marks for
ANSI Accredited Third-Party Certification Bodies
The table below provides the ANSI Accredited third-party certification bodies' approved certification marks and required
identifier text, as well as any additional remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets
the lead free requirement of Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
"US" = United States; "USA " = United States of America; "C" = Canada; "CA " = Canada
Certification Bo
CSA Group
Certification Mark(s)
LLC
@
NSF/ANSI372
Drinking Water
NSF/ANSI 61-G
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to
at least one of the lead free certification identifiers
(listed below the table) must accompany the marks.
Remarks: Based on the intended product market, the
marks may be accompanied by a "C" & "US" or just a "US".
LOW-LEAD LOW-LEAD
IAPMO R&T, Inc.
UPC®
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at
least one of the lead free certification identifiers (listed
below the table) or the term "Low-Lead" must accompany
the marks.
Remarks: Based on the intended product market, the
marks may be accompanied by a "C".
ICC
ICC-ES
LOW LEAD
PMG
Required Identifier Text: Identifier text is not required.
Remarks: Text indicating certification to a lead free
certification identifier (listed below the table) may be
included next to the mark, but is not required.
Intertek
Intertek
Intertek
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at
least one of the lead free certification identifiers (listed
below the table) must accompany the marks.
Remarks: (1) Marks can be black or reversed in white.
(2) Based on the intended product market, the marks may
be accompanied by a "C"or a "US" or both.
NSF International
NSR-61-G_
NSF-372
NSE pw-G
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to an
NSF/ANSI Standard (listed below the table) must
accompany the circular certification marks.
Remarks: (1) Marks can be blue, white, or black. (2) Based
on the intended product market, the marks may be
accompanied by a "C" & "US" or just a "C". (3) Standard
61 circular and text marks may alternately include 61/9-G.
Truesdail
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at
least one of the lead free certification identifiers (listed
below the table) must accompany the mark.
Remarks: Mark can be white or blue.
UL
UNO. LAB. CLASSIFIED
UND.LAB.CLFD
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to an
NSF/ANSI Standard (listed below the table) must
accompany all the marks.
Remarks: (1) Based on the intended product market, the
marks may be accompanied by a "C", "CA", "US", "C" &
US", or "CA" & "US". (2) The File No. is a unique
identification for a product used to search the UL online
certification directory.
WQA
NSF/ANSI 372 by WQA
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to an
NSF/ANSI Standard (listed below the table) must
accompany the circular marks.
Remarks: (1) The marks can be either gold or black and
white. (2) Based on the intended product market, the
marks may be accompanied by a "C" & "USA" or just a "C".
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text (Varies between certification bodies. See the remarks column of table for clarification)
• NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372): Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of
<0.25% when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
• NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G): Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate
requirements for contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as the lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G")
• California HB AB1953, Section 116875 [AB 1953 (2006) or CA HSC §116875 [AB 1953 (2006)]]: Dictates that a product has been
certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and
plumbing fixtures.
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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EPAs Lead in Drinking Water Website
http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/index.cfm
ANSI Accredited Third-Party Certification Bodies
CSA Group
Low Lead Requirements: httt3://www.csaarout3.ora/us/en/industries/t3lumbina/low-lead-reauirements
Certification Marks: httt3://www.csaarout3.ora/us/en/about-csa-arout3/certification-marks-labels
Certified Product Listings: http://www.csaaroup.org/us/en/services/testing-and-certification/certified-product-listina
IAPMO R&T, Inc.
Marks of Conformity: http://www.iapmort.ora/Paaes/MarksofConformitv.aspx
Product Listing Directory: http://Dlci.iaDmo.ora/cie1ault.asD
ICC-ES
PMG Listing Mark: http://www.icc-es-pmg.org/Mark/
PMG Listing Directory: http://www.icc-es-pmg.org/Listing_Directory/
Intertek
Certifications & Marks: http://www.intertek.com/product-certifications/marks/
Listed Product Directory: https://whdirectory.intertek.com/Pages/DLP_Search.aspx
NSF International
Lead Content Compliance (includes marks): http://www.nsf.org/info/lowlead
Lead Content Certified Products Database: http://info.nsf.org/Certified/Lead_Content/
Truesdail
Mark and Product Listing: http://www.truesdail.com/spedalty_testing/plumbing.html
UL
UL IQfor Certified Water Products: http://iq.ul.com/water/
Certification Marks and UL Badges: http://ul.com/corporate/marks/
Online Certifications Directory: http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/lFRAME/index.html
WQA
Use of the Gold Seal: http://www.wga.org/Portals/0/Product%20Certification/Gold Seal Usage Policv.pdf
Certified Products Directory: http://www.waa.ora/Find-Products
Questions?
For questions regarding the lead content of a product: Contact the product manufacturer
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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CSA Group Certification Marks
The box below provides the CSA Group's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any
additional remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free
requirement of Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Marks
to
LLC
NSF/ANSI 372
Drinking Water
NSF/ANSI 61-G
Low Lead
Content
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at least one of
the lead free certification identifiers (listed below this box) must
accompany the marks.
Remarks: Based on the intended product market, the marks may be
accompanied by a "C" & "US" or just a "US".
("US" = United States; "C" = Canada)
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
California HB AB1953, Section 116875 [AB 1953 (2006) or CA HSC §116875 [AB 1953 (2006)]/:
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
Resources
Low Lead Requirements: httD://www.csaarout3.ora/us/en/industries/t3lumbina/low-lead-reauirements
Certification Marks: httt3://www.csaarout3.ora/us/en/about-csa-arout3/certification-marks-labels
Certified Product Listings: httt3://www.csaarout3.ora/us/en/services/testina-and-certification/certified-t3roduct-listina
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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IAPMO R&T, Inc. Certification Marks
The box below provides IAPMO R&T's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any additional
remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of
Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Marks
LOW-LEAD LOW-LEAD
UPC®
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at least one
of the lead free certification identifiers (listed below this box) or the
term "Low Lead" must accompany the marks.
Remarks: Based on the intended product market, the marks maybe
accompanied by a "C". ("C" = Canada)
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces, of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
California HB AB1953, Section 116875 [AB 1953 (2006) or CA HSC §116875 [AB 1953 (2006)]]:
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
Resources
Marks of Conformity: http://www.iapmort.ora/Paaes/MarksofConformitv.asm
Product Listing Directory: http://Dlci.iaDmo.ora/cie1ault.asD
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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ICC-ES Certification Marks
The box below provides ICC-ES's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any additional
remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of
Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Mark
LOW LEAD
PMG
Remarks: Text indicating certification to a lead free certification
identifier (listed below this box) may be included next to the mark,
but is not required.
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
California HB AB1953, Section 116875 [AB 1953 (2006) or CA HSC §116875 {AB 1953 (2006)]]:
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
Resources
PMG Listing Mark: http://www.icc-es-pmci.orci/Mark/
PMG Listing Directory: htto://www.icc-es-oma.ora/Listina Directory/
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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Intertek Certification Marks
The box below provides Intertek's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any additional
remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of
Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Marks
'tisreo*
Intertek
Intertek
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at least one of
the lead free certification identifiers (listed below this box) must
accompany the marks.
Remarks: (1) Marks can be black or reversed in white.
(2) Based on the intended product market, the marks may be
accompanied by a "C"or a "US" or both. ("US "= United States; "C" = Canada)
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
California HB AB1953, Section 116875 [AB 1953 (2006) or CA HSC §116875 [AB 1953 (2006)]]:
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
Resources
Certifications & Marks: http://www.intertek.com/product-certifications/marks/
Listed Product Directory: httt3s://whdirectorv.intertek.com/Paaes/DLP Search.asm
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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NSF International Certification Marks
The box below provides NSF's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any additional
remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of
Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Marks
NSE-61-372
NSE-61-G
NSF-372
NSFi pw-G
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to an NSF/ANSI
Standard (listed below this box) must accompany the circular marks.
Remarks: (1) Marks can be blue, white, or black. (2) Based on the
intended product market, the marks may be accompanied by a "C" &
"US" or just a "C". (3) Standard 61 circular and text marks may
alternately include "61/9-G". ("US" = United States; "C" = Canada)
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, and plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
Resources
Lead Content Compliance (includes marks): httc>://www.nsf.ora/info/lowlead
Lead Content Certified Products Database: httc>://info.nsf.ora/Certified/Lead Content/
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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Truesdail Certification Mark
The box below provides Truesdail's approved certification mark and required identifier text that indicates a pipe, pipe
fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking
Water Act.
Certification Mark
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to at least one of
the lead free certification identifiers (listed below this box) must
accompany the mark.
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
California HB AB1953, Section 116875 [AB 1953 (2006) or CA HSC §116875 [AB 1953 (2006)]]:
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
Resource
Mark and Product Listing: httt3://www.truesdail.com/specialty testina/olumbina.html
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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UL Certification Marks
The box below provides UL's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any additional remarks,
that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of Section 1417
of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Marks
UNO. LAB. CLASSIFIED
UND.LAB.CLFD
HEALTH EFFECTS
File No.
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to an NSF/ANSI
Standard (listed below this box) must accompany all the marks.
Remarks: (1) Based on the intended product market, the marks may be
accompanied by a "C", "CA", "US", "C" & US", or "CA" & "US". (2) The
File No. is a unique identification for a product used to search the UL
online certification directory. ("US" = United States; "C" = Canada; "CA" = Canada)
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, and plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
Resources
UL IQfor Certified Water Products: http://iq.ul.com/water/
Certification Marks and UL Badges: http://ul.com/corporate/marks/
Online Certifications Directory: http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/lFRAME/index.html
Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or commercial products does not
constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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WQA Certification Marks
The box below provides WQA's approved certification marks and required identifier text, as well as any additional
remarks, that indicate a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or plumbing fixture meets the lead free requirement of
Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Certification Marks
NSF/ANSI372byWQA
Required Identifier Text: Text indicating certification to an NSF/ANSI
Standard (listed below this box) must accompany the marks.
Remarks: (1) The marks can be either gold or black and white.
(2) Based on the intended product market, the marks may be
accompanied by a "C" & "USA" or just a "C".
("USA" = United States of America; "C" = Canada)
Lead Free Certification Identifier Text
NSF/ANSI Standard 372 (NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF-372):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting a weighted average lead content of <0.25% when used with respect to the
wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G (NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G or NSF 61-G):
Dictates that a product has been certified as meeting leachate requirements for all contaminants (metals and non-metals), as well as
the new lead free requirements of NSF-372 (Standard 61 text may alternately include "61/9-G").
Resources
Use of the Gold Seal: http://www.wcia.ora/Portals/0/Product%20Certification/Gold Seal Usage Policv.pdf
Certified Products Directory: http://www.waa.ora/Find-Products
Disc/aimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Any mention of trade names or
commercial products does not constitute EPA endorsement or recommendation for use.
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