Lead Free Tapware
From May 2026, updated regulations will require all newly installed copper-alloy (brass) products to contain no more than 0.25% of lead. Any tapware installed must also be both lead-free and dezincification resistant (DZR), providing improved safety and long-term performance. In line with these requirements, complaint products will be clearly identified as lead-free with "LF" or "Lead-Free" markings shown on the product and it's packaging to assist with easy identification.
From 1 February 2026, returns of non-lead-free products will no longer be accepted at Elite Bathroomware. This change will be clearly communicated in our showroom to ensure customers are aware of this change. We recommend only purchasing the quantities required for each job. Please refer to the FAQs below for more information around exceptions that apply under the new regulations.
Which Products Are Affected?
- Copper Alloy Fittings - Brass
- Stainless Steel Braided Hoses
- Valves - Including those used for isolation, backflow prevention and regulating water pressure or temperature)
- Pumps used in hot and cold water supply systems
- Basin and Sink Taps and Mixers, as well as shower mixers that are required to meet DZR standards
- Residential Water Filtration Systems
- Drinking Water Dispensers, this includes both boiling and chilled units, drinking fountains and water bottle filling stations
- Water Heaters
- Water Meters
- Fire sprinkler systems which are connected to the cold water supply that isn't separated from fixtures and is used to deliver water for human consumption.
Which Products Are Not Affected?
- Shower Systems - this includes slide showers, shower columns, rainheads
- Bath Spouts
- Toilets - includes Toilets, Cistern Inlet Valves, Bidets and Urinals
- Emergency Eye Wash, Showers and Face Wash Equipment
- Appliances such as Washing Machines and Dishwashers
- Fire-fighting Water Services
- Non-Potable Water Systems, this also includes products used in industrial areas and manufacturing where the water being used is not going to be used for human consumption.
