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Decree No. 123 of the Ministry of Public Health validating Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for bottled potable water.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Potable water Mineral water Classification/declassification Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Food additives Processing/handling
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 28 December 2015.
Abstract

This Decree establishes sanitary, epidemiological and hygienic requirements for bottled potable water destined for vending to consumers with a view of ensuring safety of bottled potable water. It shall not be applicable to bottled mineral water. Bottled potable water can contain natural mineral substances and naturally produced carbon dioxide; it shall not contain sugar nor food additives. Bottled potable water shall be classified in two categories: (a) completely safe complying with organoleptic qualities with stable high potable qualities; and (b) high quality potable water abstracted from springs protected against biological and chemical pollution. Bottled potable water shall pass state sanitary and hygienic expertise.

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