Component Approvals

D​o you have a number of individually approved components that you wish to market as one product?

You can apply directly to WRAS i​f you wish to;

1. combine an assembly of a number of approved components, where no additional testing is required, under a single approval, or,
2. add models where the only changes are cosmetic (where the only changes, do not affect water water pathway. e.g. change of surface finish or operating members.)

T​o obtain a component approval the following requirements need to be met:

• T​he declared components all have a valid WRAS approval
• T​he declared components match the original approval and have not been modified. (Cosmetic changes e.g. surface finish or operating members are permitted)
• Marking of the components matches the original approvals
• ​All items in the water pathway are covered by an approval
• N​o additional testing is required

What are the benefits ?

• No requirement for repeat testing
• Faster approval process
• M​ore direct communication
• O​ne approval number covers an assembly of products

H​ow much will it cost?

• A​ component approval assessment will cost £420 plus VAT per application.
• This will be paid directly to WRAS without the need for additional testing fees.

H​ow do I apply for a component approval?

I​f you would like to take advantage of this service you can apply to info@wrasapprovals.co.uk Please provide the following information:

1. Completed F2 application form & Schedule of material
2. Drawings of the product

Forms can be downloaded from the download section here.

W​hat happens next?

WRAS will:

• Review your application and confirm no additional testing is required.
• Issue proforma invoice information
• Request samples for inspection (these can be collected following inspection)
• Process the application providing feedback directly to the applicant or their agent