Changes in Evaluation Guidelines or BRLs 2026
New BRL K17504/04 binding as of 14 January 2026
As of 14 January 2026, the revised evaluation guideline BRL K17504/04 for vulcanised rubber products for cold and hot drinking water has been officially declared binding.
Evaluation guideline changes
An evaluation guideline or ‘Beoordelingsrichtlijn’ (BRL) is a package of requirements that a product or service can meet to demonstrate a certain guarantee of quality and legality. Kiwa offers BRLs in various subject areas. The requirements in a BRL are drawn up by an independent Board of Experts. A product or service is assessed by Kiwa on the basis of those requirements. When we introduce a new BRL or when a BRL changes, we will publish these BRL's.