Council Directive 80/778/EEC relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1980
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 229, 30 August 1980, pp. 11-29.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Food quality control/food safety Potable water Standards Toxicity/poisoning Data collection/reporting
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: The present Directive lays down standards applicable to water intended for human consumption. Water intended for human consumption shall mean all water used for that purpose, either in its original state or after treatment, regardless of origin. On the other side, the Directive shall not apply to: (a) natural mineral waters recognized or defined as such by the competent national authorities; (b) medicinal waters recognized as such by the competent national authorities. The provisions hereby established shall apply also to water used in a food production undertaking for the manufacture, processing, reservation or marketing of products or substances intended for human consumption and affecting the wholesomeness of the foodstuff in its finished form. In such case, Member States shall apply the values for the toxic and microbiological parameters listed in Tables D and E respectively of Annex I. Article 6 specifies the information to be provided by Member States to the Commission. The latter shall examine this information and take any measures which it deems appropriate. It shall periodically draw up a comprehensive report for the Member States. Article 9 specifies the circumstances under which Member States shall be authorized to derogate from the provisions laid down in this Directive. Without prejudice to article 4 (2), Member States may lay down more stringent provisions than those provided for in this Directive for water intended for human consumption. Three Annexes are attached. Annex I contains the list of parameters; Annex II is concerned with patterns and frequency of standard analyses; Annex III specifies reference methods of analysis.
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mineral and Table Waters Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1984

Keyword: Potable water, Mineral water, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral and Table Waters Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1984 (2017)

Keyword: Potable water, Mineral water, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 527 of 1998 containing rules regarding source mineral waters, natural mineral waters and other packed waters (Decree Packed Waters).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Mineral water, Potable water, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 350 of 1999).

Legislation | Ireland | 1999

Keyword: Potable water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. Α5/288/1986 on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Legislation | Greece | 1986

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Toxicity/poisoning, Data collection/reporting, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Grand-Ducal Regulation Relating to the Quality of Water intended for Human Consumption.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 1985

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Residues, Standards, Potable water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret nº 89-3 relatif aux eaux destinées à la consommation humaine à l'exclusion des eaux minérales naturelles, modifié par les décrets nº 90-330, nº 91-275 et nº 95-363.

Legislation | France | 1989

Keyword: Standards, Potable water, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 236 implementing EEC Directive No. 80/778 on the quality of water for human consumption, as per art. 15 of Act of 16 April 1987, No. 183.

Legislation | Italy | 1988

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 74/90 regulating water quality standards.

Legislation | Portugal | 1990

Keyword: Standards, Aquaculture, Institution, Water abstraction, Potable water, Irrigation, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX