EN 12901:1999
(Main)Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Inorganic supporting and filtering materials - Definitions
Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Inorganic supporting and filtering materials - Definitions
This European Standard is applicable to all inorganic supporting and filtering materials (ISFM) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It defines terms relating to ISFM.
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Anorganische Filterhilfs- und Filtermaterialien - Definitionen
Diese Europäische Norm ist anwendbar für alle anorganischen Filterhilfsmittel und Filtermaterialen, die zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch verwendet werden. Sie beschreibt die Definition der verwendeten Begriffe.
Produits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Matériaux inorganiques de filtration et de support - Définitions
La présente norme européenne s'applique à tous les matériaux inorganiques de filtration et de support (MIFS) utilisés dans le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Elle définit les termes relatifs aux MIFS.
Proizvodi, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Anorganski nosilni in filtrski materiali - Definicije
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Aug-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 164/WG 9 - Drinking water treatment
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 23-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 14456:2004 - Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Bone charcoal - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 12912:2012 - Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Barite - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 12909:2012 - Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Anthracite - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 12910:2012 - Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Garnet - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 12906:2012 - Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Pumice - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 12901:1999 (CEN) is a European standard that provides a clear, harmonized vocabulary for inorganic supporting and filtering materials (ISFM) used in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Rather than prescribing test methods or performance limits, this standard focuses on the precise definitions and terms needed for consistent communication among manufacturers, water utilities, regulators and laboratories across Europe.
Key topics
This standard centers on terminology and related conceptual definitions for ISFM. Key technical topics and requirements covered (at a conceptual level) include:
- Definitions of material types – standardised names and descriptions for different inorganic supporting and filtering materials used in potable water treatment.
- Functional terms – vocabulary distinguishing supporting media (structural layers, beds) from filtering materials (media that remove particles or contaminants).
- Properties and characteristics – terms used to describe relevant physical and chemical attributes of ISFM (e.g., granulometry, porosity, inertness) without prescribing measurement procedures.
- Quality and safety context – language to describe suitability for use in water intended for human consumption and to support conformity assessment and specification writing.
- Interface with other standards – terminology designed to be used consistently in conjunction with testing, performance and product standards for water treatment systems.
Applications
EN 12901:1999 is a reference resource used wherever clear, unambiguous terminology for inorganic filtration and support media is needed:
- Manufacturers and suppliers - to label, describe and certify ISFM products in technical datasheets and declarations of conformity.
- Water utilities and treatment designers - to specify filtration media consistently in procurement documents and design reports.
- Regulators and standardization bodies - to align legislation, guidance and standards that reference ISFM terminology.
- Testing and certification laboratories - to ensure test reports and certificates use standard terms that are widely understood.
- Consultants and spec writers - to avoid ambiguity when specifying material types and roles within treatment trains.
Related standards
EN 12901:1999 is part of the CEN body of standards addressing drinking water treatment. It is primarily a vocabulary/definitions standard and is intended to be used alongside CEN and national standards that define testing methods, performance requirements, and product specifications for filtration media.
Keywords: EN 12901:1999, inorganic supporting and filtering materials, ISFM, drinking water treatment, CEN standard, definitions, water treatment terminology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12901:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Inorganic supporting and filtering materials - Definitions". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to all inorganic supporting and filtering materials (ISFM) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It defines terms relating to ISFM.
This European Standard is applicable to all inorganic supporting and filtering materials (ISFM) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It defines terms relating to ISFM.
EN 12901:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.71 - Chemical technology (Vocabularies); 71.100.80 - Chemicals for purification of water. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12901:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12913:2012, EN 12911:2006, EN 14456:2004, EN 17978:2024, EN 12912:2012, EN 12909:2012, EN 12910:2012, EN 12905:2012, EN 12902:2004, EN 15029:2012, EN 14368:2003, EN 12906:2012, EN 12904:2005, EN 14369:2003, EN 12914:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12901:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Proizvodi, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Anorganski nosilni in filtrski materiali - DefinicijeProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Anorganische Filterhilfs- und Filtermaterialien - DefinitionenProduits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée a la consommation humaine - Matériaux inorganiques de filtration et de support - DéfinitionsProducts used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Inorganic supporting and filtering materials - Definitions71.100.80Chemicals for purification of water13.0
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