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Potable Water Information Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 352, 21 September 1999, p. 1727.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Women and Consumer Protection on information concerning potable water.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Access-to-information Residues MRL-maximum residue limit Pesticides Water supply Potable water
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

According to article 1, the franchisee of a potable water supply service is due to disclose yearly to consumers the components of water. In doing so he has to state above all the amount of nitrate and of pesticides, as well as the maximum amounts admitted. The Ordinance consists of 5 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act 1975.

Legislation | Austria | 1975 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Internal trade, Potable water, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Potable Water Exception Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1993

Keyword: Potable water, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Food quality control/food safety, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Drinking Water Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Residues, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Water supply, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drinking Water Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2001 (2017)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX