As part of ISO Certification, a fully documented quality system must be in place which is audited by an approved accreditation body at planned intervals ( usually every 6 months) . These audits ensure that the system is being implemented and followed. Every 3 years a recertification audit is conducted.

Internally our Process covers internal audits of the system. Inspections have been implemented at the following stages of manufacture; goods inwards, first off, in process, final, and customer return analysis. Non-conformances are checked to ensure corrective actions are taken and are the actions effective. The system covers training, that all processing is fully documented, that work instructions are available for all tasks, that all documentation is controlled, and customer requirements are clear.

We are certified for the design, manufacture, assembly, packaging, distribution and marketing of our products.

WRAS formerly known to the industry as Wrc.

WRAS approval means that HANSEN™ Threaded Pipe Fittings are approved for use with potable (drinkable) water, and that they will not leach contaminants into the water. The Water Research Council in the UK is the highest recognised water testing organisation in the world and we believe HANSEN™ are the only plastic threaded pipe fitting in Australasia to achieve this standard.

The Product and Assessment Group of the Scheme finds that the use of these fittings or units, when correctly installed, will not contravene the requirements of The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, The Water Byelaws 2004 Scotland or the Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 and that a reference to the fittings or units will be included in the Scheme's Water Fittings and Material Directory.

To view the range of Hansen Fittings that have been approved by WRAS please view the WRAS certificate below.  For installation instructions please click here click here

AS/NZS 4020 - Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water.

• Determines the methods used and the measure of compliance for the effects of a product on the taste and appearance of water.
• Determines the ability of a product to support the growth of micro-organisms and the quantity of toxic metallic and non metallic substances leached from the product when exposed to the test water.

HANSEN™ Polythene Pipe Fittings, Threaded Pipe Fittings, Foot Valves, Check Valves & Ball Valves meet the above standard as tested by an independent testing authority, the Australian Water Quality Centre.

HANSEN™ Polythene Pipe Fittings in sizes 15mm to 50mm (1/2” to 2”), Threaded Pipe Fittings in sizes 6mm to 100mm (1/8” to 4”), Foot Valves, Check Valves & Ball Valves have been AS/NZS 4020 approved.