Act containing new provisions in relation with the production and distribution of drinking water and the organization of public drinking water supply (Drinking Water Act, 2009).

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Potable water Basic legislation Freshwater pollution Standards Water supply Non-governmental entity Pollution control

Geographical area

Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

This Act makes new and better provision for the production and distribution to private consumers and other users of drinking water through the piping system.

Full text

English

Website

www.wetten.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water supply, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree no. BWBR0030111 of 23 May 2011, containing provisions on the production and distribution of drinking water and the organisation of the public drinking water supply (Drinking Water Decree).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2011 (2022)

Keyword: Biosafety, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Public health, Radiation, Treated food, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Early warning system, Monitoring, Rainwater, Risk assessment/management, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX