Guidance on regulatory classification of point-of-use hospital water filters in the UK

The MHRA guidance covers "point-of-use" (POU) water filters fitted to tap water access points in healthcare environments. These filters reduce bacterial contamination and provide filtered water for various purposes, including drinking or personal hygiene. The UK's competent authorities consider POU water filters as general hospital equipment, not medical devices. Suppliers and procurers are advised that these products do not require the UKCA, CE UKNI, or CE mark.