OTTO Bathware earns SLS certification

SLSI Director General Dr. Siddhika G. Senaratne presents official certification to Art Decoration International Director Dilanga Karunaratna

OTTO Bathware has received Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). 

This certification confirms that OTTO’s sanitaryware meets the highest national standards for safety, durability and performance. 

With over 30 years of experience, OTTO Bathware operates under the ADI group (Art Decoration International (Pvt.) Ltd) and runs a modern 435,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Bandaragama. 

The company has grown to become South-Asia’s largest decorative ceramic manufacturer/exporter, Sri Lanka’s second-largest sanitaryware producer, supplying to over 500 retailers islandwide.

Some manufacturers compromise on quality to cut costs by reducing the weight/firing at lower temperatures, both of which directly affect their strength and durability. Two key factors in manufacturing quality sanitaryware are raw materials and L.P. gas. L.P. gas, costing around Rs.300/kg, is essential for reaching high temperatures above 1240°C. Firing products below this standard, especially if the item is underweight, can lead to tiny cracks developing over time. Since commodes constantly hold water, these cracks seep water, leading to breakage, causing serious injuries due to sharp ceramic pieces and harmful chemicals like lead and cadmium. 

The SLSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by testing sanitaryware for weight-bearing capacity, pressure resistance, leaks, flushing performance, chemical resistance and visible defects. OTTO’s products have successfully passed these tests.

“We’re proud to offer sanitaryware that meets national safety and quality standards. We encourage all Sri Lankans to look beyond the price tag and choose products that are certified, tested and built to last,” said Chairman S.H.B. Karunarathne.