Article R1321-96 of the French Public Health Code
The import of packaged drinking water, other than natural mineral water, and of food ice of water origin is subject to authorisation issued by the prefect of the department in which the importer seeking authorisation for first release for consumption in France is based, provided that it meets the requirements of this code. If the application for import authorisation remains unanswered for more than six months, it will be deemed…