BS EN 12903:2009

This standard BS EN 12903:2009 Products used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Powdered activated carbon is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.80 Chemicals for purification of water
• 13.060.20 Drinking water

This European Standard is applicable to powdered activated carbon used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of powdered activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for powdered activated carbon. It gives information on its use in water treatment.