Potable Water Ordinance.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Potable water Standards Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Water supply

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

This Ordinance enters into force on 1 October 1986. Annex 2, No. 13, enters into force only 3 years later.

Abstract

Part 1 outlines the quality of drinking water and Part 2 deals with the quality of water used in food producing plants. The duties of those in charge of water supply plants are contained in Part 3. Then the Ordinance specifies the details of water control by the Office for Public Health. Finally, the Ordinance prescribes penalties in case of violation and transitional and final provisions. The Ordinance consists of 27 articles and 4 Annexes.

Full text

German

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Thüringen Ordinance on transfer of supervision in the sphere of potable water supply, swimming and bathing water monitoring to the Food Safety Office and Consumer Protection.

Legislation | Germany | 2002

Keyword: Potable water, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Recreational water use, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Potable Water Ordinance 2001.

Legislation | Germany | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Disinfection/disinfestation, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Water supply, Recreational water use, Water quality standards, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX