I. – The use of clean seawater in contact with foodstuffs is authorised only for the uses referred to :
– Chapter VII of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 ;
– Section VIII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
II. – The use of this water is carried out under the responsibility of the food business using it. The burden of proving the harmlessness of the clean seawater used lies with the food business.
When clean seawater is used, it must circulate in a separate, duly signposted network. Interconnection with a water network intended for human consumption is prohibited.
III. – The user of clean seawater has a copy of the current prefectoral authorisation order, issued in accordance with the provisions of article R. 1322-70. If clean seawater is used in an establishment approved underarticle L. 233-2 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, a copy of the current authorisation order must be attached to the establishment’s approval file.