Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations 2007 Guidance Note

Thursday 17 April 2008

Guidance on recognition, exploitation, bottling and labelling rules for natural mineral water, spring water and bottled drinking water in the UK.

These notes have been produced with the aim of providing informal, non-statutory guidance on the production and labelling requirements for natural mineral water, spring water and bottled drinking water and should be read in conjunction with the relevant legislation and other guidance notes where appropriate (see 'Scope of Legislation' section).

The text should not be taken as an authoritative statement or interpretation of the law. This guidance is to facilitate uniform application and enforcement of legislation relating to natural mineral water, spring water and bottled drinking water with specific reference to those provisions which ensure that the correct processes for exploitation.

It is also provided to help ensure that consumers are presented with meaningful and accurately labelled products which meet the production requirements. However, it is the responsibility of individual businesses to ensure their compliance with the law.

The reader with specific queries is advised to seek further advice from their local enforcement agency, which in most cases will usually be their local authority trading standards or environmental health department as appropriate.