ISO 8986
ISO 8986:2023 is the latest international standard that specifies the requirements for polycarbonate (PC) thermoplastics used in the manufacture of plastic piping systems for hot and cold water installations. It plays a critical role in ensuring material quality, durability, and performance in water distribution systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
This standard is part of the ISO 8986 series which aligns with the ISO 15874 family for plastic piping systems and provides a globally recognized framework for material testing, classification, and certification.
Quality Asia Certification offers ISO 8986:2023 certification services to manufacturers and suppliers in the piping and plastics industry to demonstrate compliance with global product safety and quality requirements.
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What is ISO 8986?
ISO 8986:2023 – Plastics — Polycarbonate (PC) Molding and Extrusion Materials is a standard developed by ISO Technical Committee TC 61, which provides a system for classifying PC materials by their properties such as tensile strength, impact resistance, melt flow rate, and temperature resistance. The standard defines methods for designation, testing, and data presentation of these materials.
It is a product standard that ensures plastic piping components and systems made from polycarbonate meet specified criteria for long-term use in hot and cold water supply applications.
Why is ISO 8986 important?
Polycarbonate materials are widely used in the manufacturing of pipes and fittings due to their high strength, excellent thermal stability, and resistance to pressure. ISO 8986 certification is essential for companies seeking to assure clients and regulators of their commitment to product quality, sustainability, and safety.
As governments and infrastructure projects increasingly demand standardized materials, compliance with ISO 8986:2023 becomes a competitive advantage for manufacturers in both domestic and international markets.
What are the benefits of ISO 8986?
- Standardized Classification: Helps in consistent identification and comparison of polycarbonate materials used in piping systems.
- Enhanced Durability: Ensures that certified materials meet mechanical and thermal performance for long-lasting use.
- Improved Safety: Reduces risk of material failure in water supply systems, particularly under high temperature and pressure.
- Compliance with Global Norms: Ensures alignment with ISO and regional regulations, especially in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
- Supports Sustainability Goals: Encourages use of certified materials with traceable environmental and performance data.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 8986?
- Market Access: Meet compliance requirements for public infrastructure projects and international tenders.
- Customer Trust: Certification increases customer confidence in product reliability and safety.
- Reduced Liability: Minimizes risk of material failures and warranty claims through globally accepted material standards.
- Brand Reputation: Position your company as a certified and trusted manufacturer or supplier in the plastic piping industry.
- Operational Excellence: Encourages quality control and material traceability within your manufacturing process.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
