Legislative Decree No. 176 implementing Directive 2009/54/EC on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Mineral water Standards Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Internal trade Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Potable water Water abstraction

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Legislative Decree sets out the legislative framework governing the exploitation and placing on the market of natural mineral waters, as defined by article 2. These provisions do not apply to natural mineral waters and spring waters destined to be exported to third countries. Specific provisions concern the procedure for applying for and obtaining the recognition of natural mineral waters as such. Further provisions concern microbiological characteristics, transport conditions and labelling. Article 33 sets out penalties.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.gazzettaufficiale.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Legislative Decree No. 339 on spring waters provisions and amending Legislative Decree No. 105 implementing Directive 96/70 on natural mineral waters.

Legislation | Italy | 1999

Keyword: Mineral water, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 105 implementing Directive 80/777/EEC on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters.

Legislation | Italy | 1992

Keyword: Mineral water, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX