Paragraph 2: Surveillance

The programme of analyses for monitoring natural mineral water includes a main part defined in article R. 1322-41 and an additional part defined by the operator according to the hazards identified in application of the provisions of article R. 1322-29.

Samples and analyses for the main part of the monitoring of natural mineral waters are carried out by a laboratory that meets the requirements defined by order of the Minister for Health. These samples and analyses are carried out by the laboratory located in the water conditioning plant or in the spa establishment or, failing this, by a laboratory accredited by the French Accreditation Committee or by any other accreditation…

The operator shall immediately inform the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, who will immediately inform the Prefect, of any incident that may have consequences for public health, particularly concerning the water resource and the way it is developed, the conditions under which the water is transported and stored up to the points of use, and the measures taken to remedy the situation.