IAPMO R&T Lab, a leader in testing, research, and technical services within the plumbing and mechanical sectors, has inaugurated its first product testing facility in Monterrey, Mexico, named IAPMO Mexico. Accredited by entidad Mexicana de acreditación, A.C. (ema) and endorsed by Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), the lab is equipped to test plumbing products aimed at the Mexican market.
Manufacturers can now submit their products to meet NOM standards in Mexico, the U.S., and China, as these three countries house accredited labs. Initially, IAPMO Mexico will focus on testing toilets and urinals in accordance with the Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-002-CONAGUA-2021 standards, evaluating both material and performance to guarantee quality.
By partnering with the U.S.-based IAPMO R&T, an ema-accredited and CONAGUA-approved body, IAPMO Mexico emerges as a comprehensive solution for product testing and certification within the region. This facility is not only advantageous for local manufacturers but also serves companies from Mexico and South America looking to introduce their products in the U.S. or Canada. IAPMO Mexico offers these firms local expertise, assisting them in understanding and navigating the complexities of testing and certification.
The pivotal team behind this initiative included IAPMO R&T Vice President Jose Madrigal, Product Review Manager Arturo Robles, Product Review Engineer Juan Gutierrez, and Dr. Donato Lozano, the manager of IAPMO’s Mexican Certification Programs. Madrigal emphasized the importance of partnering with entities familiar with Mexico’s certification process and standards for global manufacturers aiming to enter the market.
Soon, IAPMO Mexico will introduce additional services, such as testing based on the upcoming NOM-012-CONAGUA standard. This new rule, modeled after the U.S. and Canadian standard ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, will mark the inaugural testing in Mexico for faucets, valves, and other drinking water components, evaluating factors like low-lead content, durability, and water-saving features. Given its advanced equipment and expertise, IAPMO is poised to begin testing under this new standard once it becomes operational.
