I. – Any person who offers mineral water to the public, whether in return for payment or free of charge and in any form whatsoever, is required to ensure that this water is fit for the purpose for which it is intended.
II. – Any public or private person holding an authorisation mentioned in article L. 1322-1 is required to :
1° Monitor the quality of the natural mineral water ;
2° Submit to health inspections;
3° Only use products and processes for cleaning and disinfecting installations that are not likely to alter the quality of the natural mineral water distributed;
4° Only use treatment products and processes that do not alter the composition of this water in its essential constituents and are not intended to alter its microbiological characteristics, with the exception of the treatment of water used in thermal establishments aimed at preventing health risks specific to certain treatments;
5° Comply with the design and hygiene rules applicable to production and distribution facilities;
6° Comply with the rules governing the restriction or interruption of distribution to the public in the event of a health risk and, in such cases, ensure that consumers are informed.