Know What WQA Certification Means for Kangen Water Machine

When it comes to product safety and quality, Kangen Water Enagic is the Gold Standard of the Water Ionizer industry. Here is a detailed explanation of the Gold Seal Certifications we have received through the Water Quality Association.

NSF42: Certification means that a production model of the listed line of drinking water treatment units was tested at the Water Quality Association laboratory, or any of the other testing laboratories recognized by the Water Quality Association, and was found to meet or exceed the standards for reduction of specific aesthetic-related contaminants in drinking water. In addition, the materials and components used in these certified drinking water treatment units have met the rigorous safety and structural integrity and strength requirements set by industry Standard NSF/ANSI-42.

What this means that the machine you are buying has been rigorously tested for both safety and quality. Every part that comes in contact with water from adapter to end of the flexible hose was extraction tested. This test process is where the units are exposed to water and soaked for 72 hours. The water is then tested for any chemicals that leach into the water from the internal parts to ensure that nothing harmful is leached into the water from the units. Next, the machine is placed under 150psi of pressure and plugged to test the integrity and quality of the materials used. This test establishes that in the case of a clogged filter that the machine will not leak under built up pressure. The build quality is then tested as the product is then cycled with 50 psi of water pressure for 1 minute on and 1 minute off for 10,000 cycles. This assures the life span of the unit to be sure it will stand up to day to day use and continue to perform as expected.

CSA B483.1: This is the Canadian standard required for sale in certain areas of Canada, namely Quebec. This standard requires that the machine not only pass all of the required tests for NSF42, but also must pass a life cycle testing for the unit as well. This testing is 50 psi for 50,000 cycles for the diverter. The diverter is cycled through all settings in 5 second intervals (by hand) 50,000 times. In order to pass the test, the diverter cannot leak or require any extra pressure to operate or torque to change setting throughout the entire test process.

NSF372: Certification for NSF/ANSI 372 (Previously, WQA’s Other Recognized Document (ORD), ORD0902), was established by the WQA to compile the minimum requirements for the evaluation of lead content in drinking water products, material, and components for compliance to laws, regulations, or other restrictions for lead content. NSF/ANSI 372 combines the lead content calculations from NSF/ANSI 61 - Annex G and the testing protocol established by the California Department of Toxic Substances. Certification to NSF/ ANSI 372 demonstrates compliance to the following: California Health and Safety Code Section 116875 definition of “lead free” (A.K.A. NSF/ANSI 61 - Annex G, AB 1953), and Vermont’s lead in consumer products law, 9 V.S.A., Chapter 63, Subchapter 1C, and Any other law, regulation, or restriction on lead content that may use the same calculations and testing protocol to demonstrate “lead free” compliance.

This is the easiest of the certifications to acquire; nonetheless it is important, as you cannot sell water treatment devices without this certification in certain states, including California and Vermont. Nationwide requirements for lead free certification will soon go into effect, but since we have this certification, our machines are already covered. This certification has been obtained by at least one other company that sells water ionizers. However, as started earlier, this is the easiest to acquire and one of the most basic certifications available, which may explain why this is the only certification other brands have attempted to secure.

NSF18: This Standard contains requirements for equipment and devices that manually dispense food or beverages, in bulk or in portions. The materials, design, and construction requirements of this Standard may also be applied to an item that is manufactured as a component of food and beverage dispensing equipment. This Standard does not apply to vending machines, dispensing freezers, or bulk milk dispensing equipment covered by the scope of other NSF Standards. NSF18 is our newest certification. It has been required of us in areas of Washington State; however, this certification is applicable to users in restaurants and areas nationally where the public will be served this water. It certifies the machine as a manual Food and Beverage dispensing unit. Sampling water at fairs, tradeshows, is now possible with this certification. To obtain this certification, the machine must pass NSF42 and also be sanitary and have a way for user to maintain sanitary conditions throughout the life of the unit. Must pass vermin testing and design specs for making sure anything isn’t supposed to get into the unit will not get into the unit. The dispensed food item must be safe for consumption from the unit throughout its life span when properly maintain as per the user’s manual and provided instructions.

Kangen Water Enagic, is extremely dedicated to not only producing the best Kangen Water, but also striving to provide you the best piece of mind in the industry. WQA Gold Seal Certification is a timely and very expensive process, but we feel is important to subject our products to the highest standards. NO COMPANY in the entire industry has the level of safety and quality certifications that Kangen Water Enagic has secured for the products. As our products continue to spread around the world, we will continue to seek out certifications to ensure that the products we offer will always be the Industry Gold Standard. Our main goal is simple: to give our customers the best product in the market…period!