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Products that are intended for use in plumbing or drainage installations and that are classified as requiring certification under the WaterMark Certification Scheme must obtain WaterMark certification before they can be legally supplied in Australia.

Whether a product requires WaterMark certification depends on whether it falls within the defined scope of the scheme. This is determined by the product type and its intended use within a plumbing or drainage system. If a product is listed as requiring certification, it must hold a valid WaterMark licence before being supplied. If it is not listed within the scope, WaterMark certification is not required.

WaterMark ensures the safety and quality of plumbing and drainage products. It verifies that products are suitable for use in plumbing systems and meet the relevant standards.

WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards) ensures water efficiency. It requires products to be registered, tested, and labelled with a water efficiency rating.

These two schemes are completely different: WaterMark focuses on safety and compliance, while WELS focuses on water efficiency. Compliance with one does not cover the requirements of the other, and products may need to meet both if they fall within the scope of each scheme.

WaterMark certification is mandatory in Australia for plumbing and drainage products that fall within the scope of the WaterMark Certification Scheme. Products classified as requiring WaterMark must hold a valid licence before they can be legally supplied for use in plumbing or drainage installations.

Non-WaterMark certified plumbing and drainage products can be sold in Australia, but licensed plumbers cannot install them if the product type is listed on the Schedule of Products.

Whether a product requires WaterMark certification depends on its type and intended use. Suppliers should always check the official scope listings to confirm if their product is captured under the scheme before placing it on the Australian market.