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Article R1322-41 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Verification of the quality of natural mineral water is carried out according to an analysis programme including the health monitoring and control operations provided for in articles R. 1322-9, R. 1322-39 and R. 1322-40. An order from the Minister for Health specifies the nature and frequency of the analyses, depending on the type of water used, as well as the procedures for adapting the programme. The places where samples are…

Article R1322-42 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Under the provisions of article R. 1322-14, the Prefect may require the operator, on a proposal from the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, to carry out analyses in addition to those defined in article R. 1322-41 in the following cases: 1° The water does not comply with the quality criteria set by the order mentioned in article R. 1322-3; 2° The water shows signs of instability or deterioration;…

Article R1322-43 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

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.

Article R1322-44 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

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…

Article R1322-44-1 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

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.

Article R1322-44-2 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The verification of water quality carried out by the Regional Health Agency, as part of the provisions of article R. 1322-40, includes an analysis programme for the sanitary control of natural mineral water. In order to carry out this programme, water samples are taken by the agency’s departments or by the staff of a laboratory approved under the conditions mentioned in article R. 1322-44-3.

Article R1322-44-3 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The analyses of water samples carried out during the health checks provided for in article R. 1322-40 and their performance characteristics are defined by an order of the Minister for Health, issued after consultation with the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail. They are carried out by a laboratory which must obtain prior approval from the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité…

Article R1322-44-4 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The approved laboratories send the results of their analyses to the operator and to the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, who informs the Prefect as necessary.

Article R1322-44-5 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The costs of sampling and analysis for the monitoring and health control of natural mineral water provided for in this sub-section are set according to the procedures mentioned in the second paragraph of article R. 1321-19. They are paid for by the operator.

Article R1322-44-6 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

When the quality limits for natural mineral water set by the decree mentioned in article R. 1322-3 are not complied with, the operator must: 1° Immediately inform the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, who will forward the information to the Prefect; 2° Immediately take all necessary measures to ensure that the non-compliant water cannot be consumed by the end user, even if it has been marketed, nor be…

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Article R1322-41 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-42 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-43 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44-1 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44-2 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44-3 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44-4 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44-5 of the French Public Health Code

Article R1322-44-6 of the French Public Health Code

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