BOOST-IN’s CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA 18505:2026) has been officially published, providing guidance to companies developing water-related circular economy products. The publication supports the assessment of product quality and helps developers understand the criteria and evidence relevant to certification and market entry.
The CWA brings together relevant EU policy and regulatory frameworks, applicable standards, market user needs, and potential pathways towards certification and future standardisation. By connecting these elements, it aims to make the steps towards market uptake clearer for companies and other interested stakeholders.
A central contribution is the identification of product-specific quality criteria, including circularity criteria, methods for demonstrating product quality, and key performance indicators. These provide a basis for assessing products and identifying the evidence needed to support their development and commercialisation.
Developed in collaboration with practitioners, the CWA incorporates their experience and perspectives on policy and regulatory requirements. This practical input helps connect the guidance with the challenges faced by companies bringing circular water products to market.
The publication contributes to BOOST-IN’s work to support the uptake of water and circular economy solutions, helping bridge the gap between innovation and market application.
Download the BOOST-IN CWA 18505:2026 or access it through the CEN-CENELEC CWA download area.
