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

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad, No. 527 of 3 September 1998, pp. 1-11.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Mineral water Potable water Packaging/labelling Standards Authorization/permit Internal trade
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree contains rules regarding bottled water destined for human consumption as defined in article 1. Article 2 prohibits: placing on the market of waters, to which this Decree applies, that do not fulfil requirements or meet standards as regards the composition as laid down by the present Decree (arts. 4 to 7); to process, pack, store or transport of waters that are not recognized by the Minister in accordance with article 3 of this Decree; to place on the market any waters not packed in accordance with rules laid down by the present Decree; to place on the market waters that do not meet labelling requirements laid down by the present Decree (arts. 9 to 12); to import waters other than waters that meet the requirements imposed by law.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 80/777/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters.

Legislation | European Union | 1980

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Mineral water, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 96/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 80/777/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Mineral water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | European Union | 1980

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 473 of 2003 amending the Decree containing rules regarding source mineral waters, natural mineral waters and other packed waters and the Decree Administrative Sanctions.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Potable water, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Treated food, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 429 of 1999 amending the Decree relative to the preparation of foodstuffs and the Decree containing rules regarding source mineral waters, natural mineral waters and other packed waters and the Decree Administrative Sanctions.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Potable water, Standards, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 352 of 2002 amending the Decree relative to State supervision on public health and some other Decrees.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Institution, Animal health, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX