Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption Regulations, 2004. Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Standards Water supply Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Regulations came into force on 15 January 2004. Abstract These Regulations, which have been adopted pursuant to article 10 of the Food Safety Act, make provision concerning the quality of water destined to human consumption. The aim pursued is the protection of human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water, which must be wholesome and clean. Regulation 7 specifies the conditions under which water shall be deemed to be wholesome and clean. Schedule I sets out quality standards. The provisions shall apply to any water supplied by a water supplier (as defined by regulation 2). Natural mineral waters and water in medical products are excluded from the scope. Full text English Website www.legal-malta.com References - Legislation Implements Food Safety Act, 2002 (Act No. XIV of 2002). Legislation | Malta | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX