Ordinance on the quality of water for human consumption. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Standards Residues MRL-maximum residue limit Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract An Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Women and Consumer Protection to establish the quality of water for human consumption; however, not applicable to natural mineral waters. At the outset the Ordinance contains the definition of "water for human consumption" and "water for use in particular circumstances", and "competent authorities". Article 3 establishes that water has to fulfil the requirements of Annex I and, moreover, to be suitable for human consumption without any danger to human hea Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amended by Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the quality of water for human consumption. Legislation | Austria | 2000 | Repealed Keyword: Potable water, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Drinking Water Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Water supply, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX