European Communities (Natural Mineral Waters) Regulations, 1986 (S.I. No. 11 of 1986). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Mineral water Potable water Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to Council Directive No. 80/777/EC on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters. These Regulations should therefore be read in conjunction with the Council Directive. A person shall not market or exploit water as natural mineral water unless such water complies with provisions of the Directive and these Regulations (reg. 3). A person shall not exploit a natural mineral wat Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Amended by European Communities (Natural Mineral Waters) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998. Legislation | Ireland | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Natural Mineral Waters, Spring Waters and Other Waters in Bottles or Containers) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 79 of 2005). Legislation | Ireland | 2005 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Potable water, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX