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. Full text Russian Website pravoby.info