Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 296, 7 November 2013, pp. 12-21.

Subject: Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword: Food quality control/food safety Potable water Radiation Standards Consumer protection Public health Water supply
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: The Directive enters into force on 27 November 2013.

Abstract: In view of the importance for human health of the quality of water intended for human consumption, this Directive lays down at the European Union level standards which have an indicator function and provide for the monitoring of compliance with those standards, as regards the presence of radioactive substances. In particular it lays down parametric values and frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances. These provisions apply to: (a) all water, either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation or other domestic purposes, regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, a tanker, or in bottles or containers; (b) all water used in any food production undertaking for the manufacture, processing, preservation or marketing of products or substances intended for human consumption unless the competent national authorities are satisfied that the quality of the water cannot affect the wholesomeness of the foodstuff in its finished form. National mineral waters are excluded.
Full text: English
Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Potable Water Ordinance 2001.

Legislation | Germany | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Disinfection/disinfestation, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Water supply, Recreational water use, Water quality standards, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Private and Public Water Supplies (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. No. 346 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Water supply, Potable water, Non-governmental entity, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1310 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Public Health (Radioactive Substances in Water intended for Human Consumption) Regulations, 2016.

Legislation | Malta | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Radiation, Standards, Consumer protection, Public health, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1311 on quality requirements for environmental measurements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inspection, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Environmental standards, Certification, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management, Surface water, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 614 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Radiation, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 410 (W. 128) of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Radiation, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Radioactive Substances in Drinking Water) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 160 of 2016).

Legislation | Ireland | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Radiation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 28 implementing Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.

Legislation | Italy | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Radiation, Standards, Public health, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 314/2016 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 140/2003, por el que se establecen los criterios sanitarios de la calidad del agua de consumo humano, el Real Decreto Nº 1798/2010, por el que se regula la explotación y comercialización de aguas minerales naturales y aguas de manantial envasadas para consumo humano, y el Real Decreto Nº 1799/2010, por el que se regula el proceso de elaboración y comercialización de aguas preparadas envasadas para el consumo humano.

Legislation | Spain | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Water supply, Water quality standards, Water abstraction, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal relatif à la protection de la santé de la population en ce qui concerne les substances radioactives dans les eaux destinées à la consommation humaine.

Legislation | Belgium | 2016

Keyword: Potable water, Public health, Radiation, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Access-to-information, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 618 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Water supply, Water quality standards, Inspection, Monitoring, Radiation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX