Why does EPA require third-party certification?
EPA wants to ensure the WaterSense program’s integrity and sustainability. EPA also wants to ensure consumer confidence in the products that bear the WaterSense label. Licensed certifying bodies, independent of EPA and the product manufacturers, test products for both efficiency and performance, certify product conformance to WaterSense specifications, authorize use of the WaterSense label, and conduct periodic market surveillance. Third-party certification is the framework already established in the United States to independently verify that products in the marketplace meet specifications and standards. [ top of page ] Will certification apply to all product categories? EPA will require all WaterSense labeled products to be certified by a licensed certifying body. EPA may, however, adjust the specific certification requirements as appropriate for individual product categories. [ top of page ] Are there licensed certifying bodies that can certify all products? There are licensed certif
