The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

Made: 1st October 2007

Coming into operation: 31st October 2007

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PART 1 — Introductory

Citation and commencement

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Interpretation

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Exemptions

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PART 2 — Natural mineral water

Recognition as natural mineral water

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Exploitation of natural mineral water springs

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Treatments and additions for natural mineral water

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Bottling of natural mineral water

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Marking, labelling and advertising of natural mineral water

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Sale of natural mineral water

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PART 3 — Spring water

Bottling of spring water and exploitation of spring water springs

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Marking, labelling and advertising of spring water

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Sale of spring water

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PART 4 — Bottled drinking water

Bottling of drinking water

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Marking, labelling and advertising of bottled drinking water

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Sale of bottled drinking water

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PART 5 — Miscellaneous and supplemental

Enforcement

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Arrangements for samples taken for analysis

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Secondary analysis by the Government Chemist

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Methods of analysis

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Offences and penalties

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Defences

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Application of other provisions

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Revocations

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SCHEDULE 1 — Conditions for treatment of natural mineral waters and spring waters with ozone–enriched air

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SCHEDULE 2 — Requirements for spring water and drinking water including prescribed concentrations or values of parameters

PART 1 — Requirements for spring water and drinking water

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PART 2 — Prescribed concentrations or values

Column 1Item	Column 2Parameters	Column 3Units of Measurement	Column 4Concentration or Value (maximum unless otherwise stated)
Notes:The concentration (mg/l) of nitrate divided by 50 added to the concentration (mg/l) of nitrite divided by 3 must not exceed 1.Excluding tritium, potassium-40, radon and radon decay products.	Notes:The concentration (mg/l) of nitrate divided by 50 added to the concentration (mg/l) of nitrite divided by 3 must not exceed 1.Excluding tritium, potassium-40, radon and radon decay products.	Notes:The concentration (mg/l) of nitrate divided by 50 added to the concentration (mg/l) of nitrite divided by 3 must not exceed 1.Excluding tritium, potassium-40, radon and radon decay products.	Notes:The concentration (mg/l) of nitrate divided by 50 added to the concentration (mg/l) of nitrite divided by 3 must not exceed 1.Excluding tritium, potassium-40, radon and radon decay products.
1.	Colour	mg/1 Pt/Co scale	20
2.	Turbidity	NTU	4
3.	Odour	Dilution number	3 at 25°C
4.	Taste	Dilution number	3 at 25°C
5.	Sulphate	mg SO₄/1	250
6.	Sodium	mg Na/l	200
7.	Nitrate	mg NO₃/l	50 (note 1)
8.	Nitrite	mg NO₂/l	0.5 (note 1)
9.	Aluminium	µgAl/l	200
10.	Copper	mg Cu/l	2
11.	Fluoride	mg F/l	1.5
12.	Hydrogen ion concentration	pH units	4.5 (minimum)9.5 (maximum)
13.	Tritium (for radioactivity)	Bq/l	100
14.	Total indicative dose	mSv/year	0.10 (note 2)
15.	Manganese	µg Mn/l	50
Column 1Item	Column 2Parameters	Column 3Units of Measurement	Column 4Maximum Concentration
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Notes:“Pesticides” means:organic insecticides,organic herbicides,organic fungicides,organic nematocides,organic acaricides,organic algicides,organic rodenticides,organic slimicides, andrelated products (inter alia, growth regulators) and their relevant metabolites, degradation and reaction products.Only those pesticides which are likely to be present in a given water need to be monitored.The maximum concentration applies to each individual pesticide. In the case of aldrin, dieldrin, heptaclor and heptachlor epoxide the maximum concentration is 0.030 µg/l.The maximum concentration for “total substances” refers to the sum of the concentrations of all individual pesticides detected and quantified in the monitoring procedure.The specified compounds are benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(ghi)perylene, indeno(1.2,3-cd) pyrene.	Notes:“Pesticides” means:organic insecticides,organic herbicides,organic fungicides,organic nematocides,organic acaricides,organic algicides,organic rodenticides,organic slimicides, andrelated products (inter alia, growth regulators) and their relevant metabolites, degradation and reaction products.Only those pesticides which are likely to be present in a given water need to be monitored.The maximum concentration applies to each individual pesticide. In the case of aldrin, dieldrin, heptaclor and heptachlor epoxide the maximum concentration is 0.030 µg/l.The maximum concentration for “total substances” refers to the sum of the concentrations of all individual pesticides detected and quantified in the monitoring procedure.The specified compounds are benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(ghi)perylene, indeno(1.2,3-cd) pyrene.	Notes:“Pesticides” means:organic insecticides,organic herbicides,organic fungicides,organic nematocides,organic acaricides,organic algicides,organic rodenticides,organic slimicides, andrelated products (inter alia, growth regulators) and their relevant metabolites, degradation and reaction products.Only those pesticides which are likely to be present in a given water need to be monitored.The maximum concentration applies to each individual pesticide. In the case of aldrin, dieldrin, heptaclor and heptachlor epoxide the maximum concentration is 0.030 µg/l.The maximum concentration for “total substances” refers to the sum of the concentrations of all individual pesticides detected and quantified in the monitoring procedure.The specified compounds are benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(ghi)perylene, indeno(1.2,3-cd) pyrene.	Notes:“Pesticides” means:organic insecticides,organic herbicides,organic fungicides,organic nematocides,organic acaricides,organic algicides,organic rodenticides,organic slimicides, andrelated products (inter alia, growth regulators) and their relevant metabolites, degradation and reaction products.Only those pesticides which are likely to be present in a given water need to be monitored.The maximum concentration applies to each individual pesticide. In the case of aldrin, dieldrin, heptaclor and heptachlor epoxide the maximum concentration is 0.030 µg/l.The maximum concentration for “total substances” refers to the sum of the concentrations of all individual pesticides detected and quantified in the monitoring procedure.The specified compounds are benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(ghi)perylene, indeno(1.2,3-cd) pyrene.
1.	Arsenic	µg As/l	10
2.	Cadmium	µg Cd/l	5
3.	Cyanide	µg CN/l	50
4.	Chromium	µg Cr/l	50
5.	Mercury	µg Hg/l	1
6.	Nickel	µg Ni/l	20
7.	Selenium	µg Se/l	10
8.	Antimony	µg Sb/l	5
9.	Lead	µg Pb/l	10
10.	Pesticides and related products:
	- individual substances	µg/l	0.10 (notes 1 and 2)
	- total substances	µg/l	0.50 (notes 1 and 3)
11.	Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons	µg/l	0.1 sum of concentrations of specified compounds (note 4)
12.	Bromate	µg BrO₃/l	10
Column 1Item	Column 2Parameters	Column 3Units of Measurement	Column 4Maximum Concentration
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Notes:The total viable colony count should be measured within 12 hours of bottling, with the sample water being kept at a constant temperature during that 12 hour period. Any increase in the total viable colony count of the water between 12 hours after bottling and the time of sale should not be greater than that normally expected.In 72 hours on agar–agar or an agar–gelatine mixture.In 24 hours on agar–agar.	Notes:The total viable colony count should be measured within 12 hours of bottling, with the sample water being kept at a constant temperature during that 12 hour period. Any increase in the total viable colony count of the water between 12 hours after bottling and the time of sale should not be greater than that normally expected.In 72 hours on agar–agar or an agar–gelatine mixture.In 24 hours on agar–agar.	Notes:The total viable colony count should be measured within 12 hours of bottling, with the sample water being kept at a constant temperature during that 12 hour period. Any increase in the total viable colony count of the water between 12 hours after bottling and the time of sale should not be greater than that normally expected.In 72 hours on agar–agar or an agar–gelatine mixture.In 24 hours on agar–agar.	Notes:The total viable colony count should be measured within 12 hours of bottling, with the sample water being kept at a constant temperature during that 12 hour period. Any increase in the total viable colony count of the water between 12 hours after bottling and the time of sale should not be greater than that normally expected.In 72 hours on agar–agar or an agar–gelatine mixture.In 24 hours on agar–agar.
1.	Escherichia coli(E.coli)	number/250 ml	0/250 ml
2.	Enterococci	number/250 ml	0/250 ml
3.	Colony count 22°C	number/ml	100/ml (notes 1 and 2)
4.	Colony count 37°C	number/ml	20/ml (notes 1 and 3)
5.	Pseudomonas aeruginosa	number/250/ml	0/250 ml
Column 1Item	Column 2Parameters	Column 3Units of Measurement	Column 4Maximum Concentration
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Notes:The maximum concentration specified applies to the sum of the concentrations of the specified parameters.The parametric value refers to the residual monomer concentration in the water as calculated according to specifications of the maximum release from the corresponding polymer in contact with the water.	Notes:The maximum concentration specified applies to the sum of the concentrations of the specified parameters.The parametric value refers to the residual monomer concentration in the water as calculated according to specifications of the maximum release from the corresponding polymer in contact with the water.	Notes:The maximum concentration specified applies to the sum of the concentrations of the specified parameters.The parametric value refers to the residual monomer concentration in the water as calculated according to specifications of the maximum release from the corresponding polymer in contact with the water.	Notes:The maximum concentration specified applies to the sum of the concentrations of the specified parameters.The parametric value refers to the residual monomer concentration in the water as calculated according to specifications of the maximum release from the corresponding polymer in contact with the water.
1.	Boron	mg/l	1.0
2.	Benzo (a) pyrene	µg/l	0.010
3.	Tetrachloroethene and Trichloroethene	µg/l	10 (note 1)
4.	Tetrachloromethane	µg/l	3
5.	Benzene	µg/l	1.0
6.	1,2-dichloroethane	µg/l	3.0
7.	Trichloromethane, Dichlororbromomethane, Dibromochloromethane and Tribromomethane	µg/l	100 (note 1)
8.	Epichlorohydrin	µg/l	0.10 (note 2)
9.	Vinyl chloride	µg/l	0.50 (note 2)
10.	Acrylamide	µg/l	0.10 (note 2)

SCHEDULE 3 — Recognition of natural mineral waters

PART 1 — Natural mineral waters extracted from the ground in Northern Ireland

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PART 2 — Natural mineral waters extracted from the ground in a country other than an EEAState

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PART 3 — Requirements and criteria for recognition as a natural mineral water

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SCHEDULE 4 — Exploitation and bottling requirements for natural mineral water and spring water

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SCHEDULE 5 — Particulars of anions, cations, non–ionised compounds and trace elements

Anions	Unit of measurement
Borate BO₃–	mg/1
Carbonate CO₃2–	mg/1
Chloride Cl–	mg/1
Fluoride F–	mg/l
Hydrogen Carbonate HCO₃–	mg/1
Nitrate NO₃–	mg/1
Nitrite NO₂–	mg/1
Phosphate PO₄3–	mg/1
Silicate SiO₂	mg/1
Sulphate SO₄2–	mg/1
Sulphide S2–	mg/1
Cations	Unit of measurement
Aluminium A1	mg/1
Ammonium NH₄⁺	mg/1
Calcium Ca	mg/1
Magnesium Mg	mg/1
Potassium K	mg/l
Sodium Na	mg/1
Non–ionised compounds	Unit of measurement
Total organic carbon C	mg/1
Free carbon dioxide CO₂	mg/1
Silica SiO₂	mg/1
Trace elements	Unit of measurement
Barium Ba	µg/l
Bromine (total) Br	µg/l
Cobalt Co	µg/l
Copper Cu	µg/l
Iodine (total) I	µg/l
Iron Fe	µg/l
Lithium Li	µg/l
Manganese Mn	µg/l
Molybdenum Mo	µg/l
Strontium Sr	µg/l
Zinc Zn	µg/1

SCHEDULE 6 — Maximum limits for constituents of natural mineral waters

Constituents	Maximum limits (mg/l)
Note:The constituents described above refer to constituents naturally present in the water at source and not to substances present as the result of contamination.	Note:The constituents described above refer to constituents naturally present in the water at source and not to substances present as the result of contamination.
Antimony	0.0050
Arsenic	0.010 (as total)
Barium	1.0
Cadmium	0.003
Chromium	0.050
Copper	1.0
Cyanide	0.070
Fluoride	5.0
Lead	0.010
Manganese	0.50
Mercury	0.0010
Nickel	0.020
Nitrate	50
Nitrite	0.1
Selenium	0.010

SCHEDULE 7 — Performance characteristics for analysing the constituents in Schedule 6

Constituent	Accuracy of parametric value in %	Precision of parametric value	Detection limit of parametric value in %
Notes:The method of analysis used to measure the concentration of the constituents in Schedule 6 shall be capable of measuring concentrations equal to the parametric value with the specified accuracy, precision and detection limits.Regardless of the sensitivity of the method of analysis, the result must be expressed to at least the same number of decimal places as the maximum limit set out in Schedule 6 for the particular constituent being analysed.Accuracy is the systematic error and represents the difference between the average value of a large number of repeated measurements and the exact value.Precision represents the random error and is expressed in general as the standard deviation (within a batch and between batches) of a sample of results from the average.Acceptable precision is equal to twice the relative standard deviation.The detection limit is—three times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a natural sample containing a low concentration of the constituent; orfive times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a virgin sample.The method should make it possible to determine cyanide in all its forms.	Notes:The method of analysis used to measure the concentration of the constituents in Schedule 6 shall be capable of measuring concentrations equal to the parametric value with the specified accuracy, precision and detection limits.Regardless of the sensitivity of the method of analysis, the result must be expressed to at least the same number of decimal places as the maximum limit set out in Schedule 6 for the particular constituent being analysed.Accuracy is the systematic error and represents the difference between the average value of a large number of repeated measurements and the exact value.Precision represents the random error and is expressed in general as the standard deviation (within a batch and between batches) of a sample of results from the average.Acceptable precision is equal to twice the relative standard deviation.The detection limit is—three times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a natural sample containing a low concentration of the constituent; orfive times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a virgin sample.The method should make it possible to determine cyanide in all its forms.	Notes:The method of analysis used to measure the concentration of the constituents in Schedule 6 shall be capable of measuring concentrations equal to the parametric value with the specified accuracy, precision and detection limits.Regardless of the sensitivity of the method of analysis, the result must be expressed to at least the same number of decimal places as the maximum limit set out in Schedule 6 for the particular constituent being analysed.Accuracy is the systematic error and represents the difference between the average value of a large number of repeated measurements and the exact value.Precision represents the random error and is expressed in general as the standard deviation (within a batch and between batches) of a sample of results from the average.Acceptable precision is equal to twice the relative standard deviation.The detection limit is—three times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a natural sample containing a low concentration of the constituent; orfive times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a virgin sample.The method should make it possible to determine cyanide in all its forms.	Notes:The method of analysis used to measure the concentration of the constituents in Schedule 6 shall be capable of measuring concentrations equal to the parametric value with the specified accuracy, precision and detection limits.Regardless of the sensitivity of the method of analysis, the result must be expressed to at least the same number of decimal places as the maximum limit set out in Schedule 6 for the particular constituent being analysed.Accuracy is the systematic error and represents the difference between the average value of a large number of repeated measurements and the exact value.Precision represents the random error and is expressed in general as the standard deviation (within a batch and between batches) of a sample of results from the average.Acceptable precision is equal to twice the relative standard deviation.The detection limit is—three times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a natural sample containing a low concentration of the constituent; orfive times the relative standard deviation within a batch of a virgin sample.The method should make it possible to determine cyanide in all its forms.
Antimony	25	25	25
Arsenic	10	10	10
Barium	25	25	25
Cadmium	10	10	10
Chromium	10	10	10
Copper	10	10	10
Cyanides	10	10	10
Fluoride	10	10	10
Lead	10	10	10
Manganese	10	10	10
Mercury	20	10	20
Nickel	10	10	10
Nitrate	10	10	10
Nitrite	10	10	10
Selenium	10	10	10

SCHEDULE 8 — Labelling indications for natural mineral water and criteria for use

Column 1Indication	Column 2Criteria
Low mineral content	Mineral salt content, calculated as a fixed residue, not greater than 500 mg/l
Very low mineral content	Mineral salt content, calculated as a fixed residue, not greater than 50 mg/l
Rich in mineral salts	Mineral salt content. Calculated as a fixed residue, greater than 1500 mg/l
Contains bicarbonate	Bicarbonate content greater than 600 mg/l
Contains sulphate	Sulphate content greater than 200 mg/l
Contains chloride	Chloride content greater than 200 mg/l
Contains calcium	Calcium content greater than 150 mg/l
Contains magnesium	Magnesium content greater than 50 mg/l
Contains fluoride	Fluoride content greater than 1 mg/l
Contains iron	Bivalent iron content greater than 1 mg/l
Acidic	Free carbon dioxide content greater than 250 mg/l
Contains sodium	Sodium content greater than 200 mg/l
Suitable for a low-sodium diet	Sodium content less than 20 mg/l

Signed

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on 1st October 2007.

Andrew McCormick — A senior officer of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

Explanatory note

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Footnotes

[^f00001]: Formerly the Department of Health and Social Services; see S.I. 1999/283 (N.I.I) Article 3(6)

[^f00002]: S.I. 1991/762 (N.I.7) as amended by S.I. 1996/1663 (N.I.12), paragraphs 26 to 42 of Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 to the Food Standards Act 1999 c.28 and S.R. 2004 Nos. 482 and 505

[^f00003]: OJ No. L31, 1.2.2002, p.1, as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 575/2006 amending Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the number and names of the permanent Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority (OJ No. L100, 8.4.2006, p.3)

[^f00005]: OJ No.L229, 30.8.80, p.1, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No. 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council adapting to Council Decision 1999/468/EC the provisions relating to Committees which assist the Commission in the exercise of its implementing powers laid down in instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the EC Treaty (OJ No. L284, 31.10.2003, p.1)

[^f00006]: OJ No L229, 23.11.96, p.26

[^f00007]: OJ No. L330, 5.12.98, p.32

[^f00008]: OJ No. L126, 22.5.03, p.34

[^f00011]: 1968 c. 67

[^f00012]: S.I.1994/3144; to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations

[^f00013]: S.I. 2005/2745

[^f00014]: S.R. 1985 No.120, revoked by S.R. 1999 No.301

[^f00015]: S.R. 1999 No.301, as amended by S.R. 2003 No.182 and S.R. 2004 No.115

[^f00016]: S.R. 2003 No. 182

[^f00017]: S.R. 2004 No. 115

Editorial notes

SCHEDULE 1A — CONDITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF NATURAL MINERAL WATER AND SPRING WATER WITH ACTIVATED ALUMINA TO REMOVE FLUORIDE

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SCHEDULE 9 — PROPERTIES, ELEMENTS, SUBSTANCES AND ORGANISMS, NOT BEING PARAMETERS, WHOSE CONCENTRATION OR VALUE IN BOTTLED DRINKING WATER AND SPRING WATER MUST BE DETERMINED BY AUDIT MONITORING

Property, element, substance or organism	Property, element, substance or organism	Concentration or value	Unit	Notes
Ammonium	Ammonium	200	µg/l
Chloride	Chloride	250	mg/l	Note 1
Clostridum perfringens (including spores)	Clostridum perfringens (including spores)	0	number/100 ml	Note 2
Conductivity	Conductivity	2500	µS cm⁻¹ at 20oC	Note 1
Iron	Iron	200	µg/l
Oxidisability	Oxidisability	5,0	mg/ l O₂	Note 3
Coliform bacteria	Coliform bacteria	0	Number/250 ml
Total organic carbon (TOC)	Total organic carbon (TOC)	No abnormal change		Note 4
Note 1:	The water should not be aggressive.	The water should not be aggressive.	The water should not be aggressive.	The water should not be aggressive.
Note 2:	This parameter need not be measured unless the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.	This parameter need not be measured unless the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.	This parameter need not be measured unless the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.	This parameter need not be measured unless the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.
Note 3:	This parameter need not be measured if the parameter TOC is analysed.	This parameter need not be measured if the parameter TOC is analysed.	This parameter need not be measured if the parameter TOC is analysed.	This parameter need not be measured if the parameter TOC is analysed.
Note 4:	This parameter need not be applied for supplies less than 10000 m³ per day.	This parameter need not be applied for supplies less than 10000 m³ per day.	This parameter need not be applied for supplies less than 10000 m³ per day.	This parameter need not be applied for supplies less than 10000 m³ per day.

SCHEDULE 10 — PARAMETERS, PROPERTIES, ELEMENTS, SUBSTANCES AND ORGANISMS IN RELATION TO WHICH CHECK MONITORING MUST BE CARRIED OUT

Aluminium (Note 1)	Aluminium (Note 1)
Ammonium	Ammonium
Colour	Colour
Conductivity	Conductivity
Clostridium perfringens(including spores) (Note 2)	Clostridium perfringens(including spores) (Note 2)
Escherichia coli (E. Coli)	Escherichia coli (E. Coli)
Hydrogen ion concentration	Hydrogen ion concentration
Iron (Note 1)	Iron (Note 1)
Nitrite (Note 3)	Nitrite (Note 3)
Odour	Odour
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Taste	Taste
Colony count 22°C and 37°C	Colony count 22°C and 37°C
Coliform bacteria	Coliform bacteria
Turbidity	Turbidity
Note 1:	Necessary only when used as flocculant
Note 2:	Necessary only if the water originates from or is influenced by surface water
Note 3:	Necessary only when chloramination is used as a disinfectant

SCHEDULE 11 — MINIMUM FREQUENCIES FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF SPRING WATER AND BOTTLED DRINKING WATER

Minimum frequency of sampling and analysis for water put into bottles orcontainers intended for sale	Minimum frequency of sampling and analysis for water put into bottles orcontainers intended for sale	Minimum frequency of sampling and analysis for water put into bottles orcontainers intended for sale
Volume of water produced for offering for sale in bottles or containers each day (1) m³	Check monitoring number of samples per year	Audit monitoring number of samples per year
≤ 10	1	1
> 10 ≤ 60	12	1
> 60	1 for each 5 m³ and part thereof of the total volume	1 for each 100 m³ and part thereof of the total volume
(¹) The volumes are calculated as averages taken over a calendar year.	(¹) The volumes are calculated as averages taken over a calendar year.	(¹) The volumes are calculated as averages taken over a calendar year.

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