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Article R1322-44-8 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Without prejudice to the provisions of articles R. 1322-44-6 and R. 1322-44-7 and whether or not the quality criteria have been complied with, the Prefect, when he considers, on the basis of a report from the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, that the operation or use of the water constitutes a danger to human health, asks the operator to take any measures necessary to protect human health or…

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Article R1322-44-9 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Packaged natural mineral waters are held for sale, offered for sale, sold or distributed free of charge, under one of the following sales names: 1° “Natural mineral water” or “Non-carbonated natural mineral water”, which designates a natural mineral water that is not effervescent, i.e. that does not spontaneously release carbon dioxide when it emerges in a way that is clearly perceptible under normal conditions; 2° “Naturally sparkling natural mineral water”…

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Article R1322-44-10 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The labelling of packaged natural mineral waters held with a view to sale, offered for sale, sold or distributed free of charge shall include, in addition to the particulars provided for in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011, as amended, on the provision of food information to consumers, the following particulars: 1° The name of the source…

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Article R1322-44-11 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Where the trade description of a specific natural mineral water differs from the name of the spring or the place where it is exploited, the name or place must be indicated in characters at least one and a half times the height and width of the largest of the characters used to indicate the trade description. The marketing of a natural mineral water from the same source under several trade…

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Article R1322-44-13 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

Any indication attributing to a natural mineral water the properties of preventing, treating or curing a human disease is prohibited, with the exception of indications established on the basis of officially recognised physico-chemical analyses, the list of which is set by order of the ministers responsible for health and consumer affairs.

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Article R1322-44-14 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

It is forbidden on packaging, labels and in advertising, in any form whatsoever, to use any indication, name, product or service mark, image or other sign, figurative or otherwise, which, when applied to a natural mineral water, suggests a characteristic that this water does not possess, in particular as regards its origin, the date of authorisation to exploit it, the results of analyses or any similar reference to guarantees of…

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Article R1322-44-15 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The analytical composition of a water which is the subject of a numerical description appearing on packaging, labels and in advertising is not different from that presented by the water to which the said description refers. However, differences in the composition of a natural mineral water resulting from natural fluctuations which do not affect the stability of the essential characteristics of the water are not considered to be differences within…

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Article R1322-44-16 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The person in charge of the spa displays information for patients and staff working in the spa, particularly concerning : 1° The therapeutic qualities of the natural mineral water used and any restrictions on its use; 2° The essential characteristics of the water ; 3° Where applicable, the treatment used; 4° Any reheating or cooling of the water; 5° The date of the last health inspection and the results of…

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Article R1322-44-17 of the French Public Health Code

November 5, 2023

The person responsible for the distribution of natural mineral water in a public refreshment bar shall display on the premises information relating in particular to : 1° The authorisation to distribute this water to the public ; 2° The essential characteristics of this water; 3° Where applicable, the treatment used; 4° Where applicable, the favourable effects on health and the risks associated with prolonged consumption of this water; 5° The…

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