The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015

Item	Parameter	Units of Measurement	Maximum Concentration or Value
(1) The water must not be aggressive.	(1) The water must not be aggressive.	(1) The water must not be aggressive.	(1) The water must not be aggressive.
(2) Necessary only if the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.	(2) Necessary only if the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.	(2) Necessary only if the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.	(2) Necessary only if the water originates from or is influenced by surface water.
(3) This parameter need not be measured if the parameter Total Organic Carbon is analysed.	(3) This parameter need not be measured if the parameter Total Organic Carbon is analysed.	(3) This parameter need not be measured if the parameter Total Organic Carbon is analysed.	(3) This parameter need not be measured if the parameter Total Organic Carbon is analysed.
(4) This parameter need not be measured for supplies of less than 10,000m³ a day.	(4) This parameter need not be measured for supplies of less than 10,000m³ a day.	(4) This parameter need not be measured for supplies of less than 10,000m³ a day.	(4) This parameter need not be measured for supplies of less than 10,000m³ a day.
1.	Aluminium	µg/l	200
2.	Ammonium	mg/l	0.50
3.	Chloride	mg/l	250[^f01028]
4.	Clostridium perfringens (including spores)	number/100ml	0[^f01029]
5.	Colour	Mg/1 Pt/Co scale	20
6.	Conductivity	µS cm⁻¹ at 20°C	2500[^f01028]
7.	Hydrogen ion concentration	pH units	4.5 (minimum) 9.5 (maximum)[^f01028]
8.	Iron	µg/l	200
9.	Manganese	µg/l	50
10.	Odour	Dilution number	3 at 25°C
11.	Oxidisability	mg/l O₂	5[^f01030]
12.	Sulphate	mg/l	250[^f01028]
13.	Sodium	mg/l	200
14.	Taste	Dilution number	3 at 25°C
15.	Colony Count 22°	No abnormal change
16.	Coliform bacteria	number/250ml	0
17.	Total Organic Carbon	No abnormal change	[^f01031]
18.	Turbidity	Acceptable to consumers and no abnormal change

PART 4 — Parametric values for radon, tritium and indicative dose (ID)

¹ Remedial action is deemed to be justified on radiological protection grounds, without further consideration, where radon concentrations exceed 1000 Bq/l.	¹ Remedial action is deemed to be justified on radiological protection grounds, without further consideration, where radon concentrations exceed 1000 Bq/l.	¹ Remedial action is deemed to be justified on radiological protection grounds, without further consideration, where radon concentrations exceed 1000 Bq/l.	¹ Remedial action is deemed to be justified on radiological protection grounds, without further consideration, where radon concentrations exceed 1000 Bq/l.
² Elevated levels of tritium may indicate the presence of other artificial radionuclides. If the tritium concentration exceeds its parametric value, an analysis of the presence of other artificial radionuclides is required.	² Elevated levels of tritium may indicate the presence of other artificial radionuclides. If the tritium concentration exceeds its parametric value, an analysis of the presence of other artificial radionuclides is required.	² Elevated levels of tritium may indicate the presence of other artificial radionuclides. If the tritium concentration exceeds its parametric value, an analysis of the presence of other artificial radionuclides is required.	² Elevated levels of tritium may indicate the presence of other artificial radionuclides. If the tritium concentration exceeds its parametric value, an analysis of the presence of other artificial radionuclides is required.
Item	Parameter	Unit of Measurement	Maximum Concentration or Value
1.	Radon	Bq/l	100¹
2.	Tritium	Bq/l	100²
3.	Indicative Dose	mSv	0.10

SCHEDULE 8 — Monitoring for parameters other than radioactive substances in water bottled and labelled as “spring water” and bottled drinking water

PART 1 — Check monitoring

Sampling

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PART 2 — Audit Monitoring

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SCHEDULE 9 — Monitoring for radioactive substances in water bottled and labelled as “spring water” and bottled drinking water

PART 1 — General

General

1

Each district council must monitor water bottled and labelled as “spring water” and bottled drinking water for radon, tritium and indicative dose in accordance with this Part.

Radon

2

Each district council must undertake representative surveys to determine the scale and nature of likely exposure to radon originating from different types of ground water sources and wells in different geological areas.

3

The representative surveys must be designed in such a way that underlying parameters, including the geology and hydrology of the area, radioactivity of rock or soil and well type, can be identified and used to direct further action to areas of likely high exposure.

4

Each district council must monitor for radon if there is reason to believe, on the basis of the results of the representative surveys or other reliable information, that the parametric value for radon specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7 might be exceeded.

Tritium

5

Each district council must monitor for tritium if an anthropogenic source of tritium or other artificial radionuclide is present within the catchment area and it cannot be shown on the basis of other surveillance programmes or investigations that the level of tritium is below the parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7.

6

Sampling must be carried out at the frequencies specified in the Table in Part 2.

7

If the concentration of tritium exceeds the parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7, the district council must investigate the presence of other artificial radionuclides.

Indicative dose

8

Each district council must monitor for indicative dose if a source of artificial or elevated natural radioactivity is present and it cannot be shown on the basis of representative monitoring programmes or other investigations that the level of indicative dose is below the parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7.

9

Sampling must be carried out at the frequencies specified in the Table in Part 2.

10

The district council may use various reliable screening strategies to monitor for the parametric indicator value for indicative dose.

11

If the district council screens for an individual radionuclide or certain radionuclides and—

• (a) one of the activity concentrations exceeds 20% of the corresponding derived value specified in [Table 1 in Part 2 of Schedule 11]; or

• (b) where applicable, the concentration of tritium exceeds the parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7,

the district council must investigate the presence of other radionuclides, as determined by the district council, taking into account all relevant information about likely sources of radioactivity.

12

• (1) If the district council screens for gross alpha activity and gross beta activity and—

• (a) the screening level for gross alpha activity exceeds 0.1 Bq/l; or

• (b) the screening level for gross beta activity exceeds 1.0 Bq/l,

the district council must investigate the presence of other radionuclides as determined by the food authority, taking into account all relevant information about likely sources of radioactivity.

• (2) The district council may set alternative screening levels for gross alpha activity and gross beta activity if it can demonstrate that the alternative levels are in compliance with an indicative dose of 0.1mSv.

• (3) If elevated levels of tritium are detected which indicate the presence of other artificial radionuclides, tritium, gross alpha activity and gross beta activity must be measured in the same sample.

• (4) If the gross alpha activity and gross beta activity are less than 0.1 Bq/l and 1.0 Bq/l respectively, the district council may assume that the indicative dose is less than the parametric value of 0.1 mSv in which case further radiological investigation is not required unless it is known from other sources of information that specific radionuclides are present in the water that are liable to cause an indicative dose in excess of 0.1 mSv.

Exemption from monitoring

13

• (1) A district council is not required to monitor water bottled and labelled as “spring water” or bottled drinking water for radon, tritium or indicative dose if it—

• (a) is satisfied on the basis of representative surveys, monitoring data or other reliable information that, for a minimum period of 5 years, the parameter in question will remain below the respective parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7; and

• (b) it notifies the Agency of that decision and provides the Agency with a copy of the representative surveys, monitoring data or other reliable information referred to in paragraph (a).

• (2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the exemption from monitoring under sub-paragraph (1) lapses after a period of 5 years, beginning on the date the district council notifies its decision to the Agency in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(b).

• (3) The exemption from monitoring under sub-paragraph (1) lapses immediately if the level of radon, tritium of indicative dose exceeds the relevant parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7.

Treatment of bottled drinking water

14

Where bottled drinking water has been treated to reduce the level of radionuclides, the district council must carry out monitoring at the frequencies indicated in the Table in Part 2 to ensure the continued efficacy of that treatment.

Averaging

15

If a parametric value specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7 is exceeded in a sample of water, the district council must [take further samples, as appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Agency] to ensure that the measured values are representative of an average activity concentration for a full year.

PART 2 — Minimum sampling and analysis frequencies

¹ A supply zone is a geographically defined area within which water intended for human consumption comes from one or more sources and within which water quality may be considered as being approximately uniform.	¹ A supply zone is a geographically defined area within which water intended for human consumption comes from one or more sources and within which water quality may be considered as being approximately uniform.
² The volumes are calculated as averages taken over a calendar year.	² The volumes are calculated as averages taken over a calendar year.
³ As far as possible, the number of samples should be distributed equally in time and location.	³ As far as possible, the number of samples should be distributed equally in time and location.
Volume of water produced each day within a supply zone¹²m³	Number of samples per year ³
volume ≤ 100	1
100 < volume ≤ 100	1
1,000 < volume ≤ 10,000	1
1,000 < volume ≤ 10,000	+1 for each 3,300m³/d and part thereof of the total volume
10, 000 < volume ≤ 100,000	3
10, 000 < volume ≤ 100,000	+1 for each 10,000 m³/d and part thereof of the total volume
volume > 100,000	10
volume > 100,000	+1 for each 25,000 m³/d and part thereof of the total volume

SCHEDULE 10 — Sampling and analysis for parameters other than radioactive substances in water bottled and labelled as “spring water” and bottled drinking water

PART 1 — General

Analysis of samples

1

• (1) The district council must ensure that each sample is analysed in accordance with Annex III to Directive 98/83 and this Schedule.

• (2) For each parameter specified in the first column of Table 1 in Part 2 the method of analysis is specified in the second column of that table.

• (3) For each parameter specified in the first column of Table 2 in Part 2 the method of analysis is one that is capable of—

• (a) measuring concentrations and values with the trueness and precision specified in the second and third columns of that table; and

• (b) detecting the parameter at the limit of detection specified in the fourth column of that table.

• (4) For hydrogen ion, the method of analysis must be capable of measuring a value with a trueness of 0.2pH unit and a precision of 0.2 pH unit.

• (5) The method of analysis used for odour and taste parameters must be capable of measuring values equal to the parametric value with a precision of 1 dilution number at 25 ºC.

• (6) For the purpose of this paragraph—

• “limit of detection” is—three times the relative within-batch standard deviation of a natural sample containing a low concentration of the parameter; orfive times the relative within-batch standard deviation of a blank sample;

• “precision” (the random error) is twice the standard deviation (within a batch and between batches) of the spread of results about the mean;

• “trueness” (the systematic error) is the difference between the mean value of the large number of repeated measurements and the true value.

Authorisation of alternative methods of analysis

2

• (1) The Agency may authorise a method different from that set out in Part 2 if satisfied that it is at least as reliable.

• (2) An authorisation may be time-limited and may be revoked at any time.

Sampling and analysis by persons other than district councils

3

• (1) A district council may enter into an arrangement for any person to take and analyse samples on its behalf.

• (2) A district council must not enter into an arrangement under paragraph (1) unless—

• (a) it is satisfied that the task will be carried out promptly by a person competent to perform it; and

• (b) it has made arrangements that ensure that any breach of these Regulations is communicated to it immediately, and any other result is communicated to it within 28 days.

PART 2 — Methods of analysis and performance characteristics

¹ Use the following method to make m-CP agar:	¹ Use the following method to make m-CP agar:
Parameter	Method
Clostridium perfringens (including spores)	Membrane filtration followed by anaerobic incubation of the membrane on m-CP agar¹ at 44 ±1ºC for 21± 3 hours. Count opaque yellow colonies that turn pink or red after exposure to ammonium hydroxide vapours for 20 to 30 seconds.
Coliform bacteria	BS-EN ISO 9308-1
Colony count 22ºC – enumeration of culturable microorganisms	BS-EN ISO 6222
Colony count 37ºC – enumeration of culturable microorganisms	BS-EN ISO 6222
Enterococci	BS-EN ISO 7899-2
Escherichia coli (E. Coli)	BS-EN ISO 9308-1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	BS-EN ISO 12780

Make a basal medium consisting of—

Tryptose	30.0g
Yeast extract	20.0g
Sucrose	5.0g
L-cysteine hydrochloride	1.0g
MgSO₄.7H₂O	0.1g
Bromocresol purple	40.0mg
Agar	15.0g
Water	1,000.0ml
Dissolve the ingredients of basal medium, adjust pH to 7.6 and autoclave at 121ºC for 15 minutes. Allow the medium to cool.	Dissolve the ingredients of basal medium, adjust pH to 7.6 and autoclave at 121ºC for 15 minutes. Allow the medium to cool.
Dissolve—	Dissolve—
D-cycloserine	400.0mg
Polymyxine-B sulphate	25.0mg
Indoxl-β-D-glucoside	60.0mg
into 8ml sterile water and add it to the medium.	into 8ml sterile water and add it to the medium.
Add to the medium—	Add to the medium—
Filter-sterilised 0.5% phenolphthalein diphosphate solution	20.0ml
Filter-sterilised 4.5% FeCl₃.6H₂O	2.0ml
Parameters	Trueness % of prescribed concentration or value specification
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(1) The method of analysis should determine total cyanide in all forms.	(1) The method of analysis should determine total cyanide in all forms.
(2) Oxidation should be carried out for 10 minutes at 100ºC under acid conditions using permanganate.	(2) Oxidation should be carried out for 10 minutes at 100ºC under acid conditions using permanganate.
(3) The performance characteristics apply to each individual pesticide and will depend on the pesticide concerned.	(3) The performance characteristics apply to each individual pesticide and will depend on the pesticide concerned.
(4) The performance characteristics apply to the individual substances specified at 25% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.	(4) The performance characteristics apply to the individual substances specified at 25% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.
(5) The performance characteristics apply to the individual substance specified at 50% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.	(5) The performance characteristics apply to the individual substance specified at 50% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.
Aluminium	10
Ammonium	10
Antimony	25
Arsenic	10
Benzene	25
Benzo(a)pyrene	25
Boron	10
Bromate	25
Cadmium	10
Chloride	10
Chromium	10
Conductivity	10
Copper	10
Cyanide[^f01040]	10
1,2-dichloroethane	25
Fluoride	10
Iron	10
Lead	10
Manganese	10
Mercury	20
Nickel	10
Nitrate	10
Nititre	10
Oxidisability[^f01041]	25
Pesticides and related products[^f01042]	25
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons[^f01043]	25
Selenium	10
Sodium	10
Sulphate	10
Tetrachloroethene[^f01044]	25
Tetrachloromethane	20
Trichloroethene[^f01044]	25
Trihalomethanes[^f01043]	25

SCHEDULE 11 — Sampling and analysis for indicative dose in water bottled and labelled as “spring water” and bottled drinking water

PART 1 — General

Analysis of samples

1

The district council must ensure that each sample is analysed for indicative dose in accordance with Annex III to Directive 2013/51 and this Part.

2

For each parameter and radionuclide specified in the first column of Table 1 in Part 2, the derived concentration and dose coefficient for calculating the indicative dose is specified in the second column of that table.

3

For each parameter specified in the first column of Table 2 in Part 2, the method of analysis must be one that is capable of detecting the parameter at the limit of detection specified in the second column of that table.

4

If the following formula is satisfied, the indicative dose is considered to be less than the parametric value of 0.1 mSv and no further investigation is required—

PART 2 — Methods of analysis and performance characteristics

¹ This table allows only for the radiological properties of uranium, not for its chemical toxicity.	¹ This table allows only for the radiological properties of uranium, not for its chemical toxicity.	¹ This table allows only for the radiological properties of uranium, not for its chemical toxicity.
Origin	Nuclide	Derived concentration
Natural	U-238¹	3.0 Bq/l
	U-234¹	2.8 Bq/l
	Ra-226	0.5 Bq/l
	Ra-228	0.2 Bq/l
	Pb-210	0.2 Bq/l
	Po-210	0.1 Bq/l
Artificial	C-14	240 Bq/l
	Sr-90	4.9 Bq/l
	Pu-239/Pu-240	0.6 Bq/l
	Am-241	0.7 Bq/l
	Co-60	40 Bq/l
	Cs-134	7.2 Bq/l
	Cs-137	11 Bq/l
	I-131	6.2 Bq/l
Parameters and radionuclides	Limit of detection[^f01046] [^f01047]
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(1) The limit of detection is calculated according to the ISO standard 11929: Determination of the characteristic limits (decision threshold, detection limit and limits of the confidence interval) for measurements of ionising radiation – Fundamentals and application, with probabilities of errors of 1st and 2nd kind of 0.05 each.	(1) The limit of detection is calculated according to the ISO standard 11929: Determination of the characteristic limits (decision threshold, detection limit and limits of the confidence interval) for measurements of ionising radiation – Fundamentals and application, with probabilities of errors of 1st and 2nd kind of 0.05 each.	(1) The limit of detection is calculated according to the ISO standard 11929: Determination of the characteristic limits (decision threshold, detection limit and limits of the confidence interval) for measurements of ionising radiation – Fundamentals and application, with probabilities of errors of 1st and 2nd kind of 0.05 each.
(2) Measurement uncertainties are calculated and reported as complete standard uncertainties, or as expanded standard uncertainties with an expansion factor of 1.96, according to the ISO Guide for the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement.	(2) Measurement uncertainties are calculated and reported as complete standard uncertainties, or as expanded standard uncertainties with an expansion factor of 1.96, according to the ISO Guide for the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement.	(2) Measurement uncertainties are calculated and reported as complete standard uncertainties, or as expanded standard uncertainties with an expansion factor of 1.96, according to the ISO Guide for the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement.
(3) The limit of detection for tritium and for radon is 10% of its parametric value of 100 Bq/l.	(3) The limit of detection for tritium and for radon is 10% of its parametric value of 100 Bq/l.	(3) The limit of detection for tritium and for radon is 10% of its parametric value of 100 Bq/l.
(4) The limit of detection for gross alpha activity and gross beta activities are 40% of the screening values of 0.1 and 1.0 Bq/l respectively.	(4) The limit of detection for gross alpha activity and gross beta activities are 40% of the screening values of 0.1 and 1.0 Bq/l respectively.	(4) The limit of detection for gross alpha activity and gross beta activities are 40% of the screening values of 0.1 and 1.0 Bq/l respectively.
(5) This limit of detection applies only to initial screening for indicative dose for a new water source. If initial checking indicates that it is not plausible that Ra-228 exceeds 20% of the derived concentration, the limit of detection may be increased to 0.08 Bq/l for routine Ra-228 nuclide specific measurements, until a subsequent re-check is required.	(5) This limit of detection applies only to initial screening for indicative dose for a new water source. If initial checking indicates that it is not plausible that Ra-228 exceeds 20% of the derived concentration, the limit of detection may be increased to 0.08 Bq/l for routine Ra-228 nuclide specific measurements, until a subsequent re-check is required.	(5) This limit of detection applies only to initial screening for indicative dose for a new water source. If initial checking indicates that it is not plausible that Ra-228 exceeds 20% of the derived concentration, the limit of detection may be increased to 0.08 Bq/l for routine Ra-228 nuclide specific measurements, until a subsequent re-check is required.
Tritium	10 Bq/l [^f01048]
Radon	10 Bq/l [^f01048]
gross alpha activity gross beta activity	0.04 Bq/l [^f01049] 0.4 Bq/l [^f01049]
U-238	0.02 Bq/l
U-234	0.02 Bq/l
Ra-226	0.04 Bq/l
Ra-228	0.02 Bq/l [^f01050]
Pb-210	0.02 Bq/l
Po-210	0.01 Bq/l
C-14	20 Bq/l
Sr-90	0.4 Bq/l
Pu-239/Pu-240	0.04 Bq/l
Am-241	0.06 Bq/l
Co-60	0.5 Bq/l
Cs-134	0.5 Bq/l
Cs-137	0.5 Bq/l
I-131	0.5 Bq/l

SCHEDULE 12 — Application and modification of provisions of the Order

Part 1 — Modification of Article 9(1)

1

For Article 9(1) (improvement notices), substitute—

(1) If an authorised officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a person is failing to comply with any provision specified in paragraph (1A), the authorised officer may, by a notice served on that person (in this Order referred to as an “improvement notice”)— (a) state the officer's grounds for believing that the person is failing to comply with the relevant provision; (b) specify the matters which constitute the person's failure so to comply; (c) specify the measures which, in the officer's opinion, the person must take in order to secure compliance; and (d) require the person to take those measures, or measures that are at least equivalent to them, within such period as may be specified in the notice. (1A) The provisions referred to in paragraph (1) are— (a) any of regulations 8 to 22 of the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015; and (b) any of the following provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 115/2010 laying down the conditions for use of activated alumina for the removal of fluoride from natural mineral waters and spring waters— (i) Article 1.2 (requirement that any fluoride removal treatment be performed in accordance with the technical requirements set out in the Annex); (ii) the first sentence of Article 2 (requirement that the release of residues into natural mineral water or spring water as a result of any fluoride removal treatment be as low as technically feasible according to the best practices and not pose a risk to public health); (iii) the second sentence of Article 2 (requirement to ensure compliance with the first sentence of Article 2, operators implement and monitor the critical processing steps set out in the Annex); (iv) Article 3.1 (requirement that the application of fluoride removal treatment be notified to the competent authorities at least three months prior to use); and (v) Article 4 (requirement that the label on natural mineral water or spring water subjected to any fluoride removal treatment include specified information in proximity to the statement of the analytical composition).

PART 2 — Modification of Article 33(1)

1

In Article 33(1) for subparagraphs (a) to (c) (powers of entry) substitute—

(a) to enter any premises within the council's district for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is or has been on the premises any contravention of the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No.115/2010 laying down the conditions for use of activated alumina for the removal of fluoride from natural mineral waters and spring waters specified in Article 9(1A)(b) as applied and modified by regulation 33 and Part 2 of Schedule 12 to the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015; and (b) to enter any business premises, whether within or outside of the council's district, for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is on the premises any evidence of any contravention within that area of any such provisions;

PART 3 — Modification of Article 37 and 38

1

For Article 37(1) of the Order (appeals), substitute—

(1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of an authorised officer to serve an improvement notice under Article 9(1) as applied and modified by Regulation 33(1) and Part 1 of Schedule 12 of the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 may appeal to a court of summary jurisdiction

2

In Article 37(2A)(b) for “(1)(a)” substitute “(1) as applied and modified by regulation 34(2) of and Part 3, of Schedule 12 of the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2015.

3

In both Article 38(1) and (2) of the Order after “improvement notice” insert “under Article 9(1) as applied and modified by regulation 33(1) and Part 1 of Schedule 12 of the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”.

Part 4 — Application and modification of other provisions of the Order

Provision of the Order	Modifications
Article 2(4) (extended meaning of “sale” etc.) Article 3 (application to food offered as prizes etc.	For “this Order” substitute “the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”. For “This Order” substitute “The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”.
Article 4 (presumptions that food intended for human consumption)	In paragraph (1), for “this Order” substitute “the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”.
Article 19 (offences due to fault of another person)	For “any of the preceding provisions of this part” substitute “Article 9(2) as applied by regulation 33(1) of, and Schedule 12 to the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015,”.
Article 20 (defence of due diligence)	In paragraph (1), for “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “Article 9(2) as applied by regulation 33(1) of Part 1, Schedule 12 to, the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015,”. Omit paragraphs (2)-(4)
Article 29 (procurement of samples)	In paragraph (b)(ii), after “under Article 33 below”, insert “as applied by regulation 34(1) of Part 2, Schedule 12 to the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”.
Article 30(8) (evidence of certificates given by a food analyst or examiner)	For “this Order” substitute “the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”.
Article 34 (obstruction etc. of officers)	In paragraph (1), for “this Order” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”.
Article 36(1) and (2) (punishment of offences)	In paragraph (1), after “Article 34(1)” insert “, as applied and modified by regulation 34(3) of Part 4, Schedule 12 to the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015” After subparagraph (1), insert— 1A A person guilty of an offence under Article 9(2), as applied by regulation 33(1) of Part 1, Schedule 12 to the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. . In paragraph (2) for “any other offence under this Order” substitute “an offence under Article 34, as applied by regulation 34(3) of Part 2, Schedule 12 to the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015,”.

SCHEDULE 13 — Consequential Amendments

The Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009

1

In regulation 4(a) of the Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (exemptions), for “the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007” substitute “the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015”

The Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

2

In Schedule 1 to the Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 omit the references to “The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007”.

The Food Information Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

3

In Schedule 7 to the Food Information Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 omit paragraph 16 of Part 2

Signed

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on 5th November 2015.

Julie Thompson — A senior officer of the — Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

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]: 1972 c. 68; paragraph 1A of Schedule 2 was inserted by the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51), section 28(1) and amended by the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c. 7), Schedule, Part 1

[^f00004]: OJ No L 31, 1.2.02, p 1, last amended by Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ No L 189, 27.6.2014 p 1)

[^f00005]: OJ No L 330, 5.12.98 p 32, last amended by Commission Directive (EU) 2015/1787 (OJ No L 260 7.10.15, p 6)

[^f00006]: OJ No L 126, 22.5.03, p 34

[^f00007]: OJ No L 164, 26.6.09, p 45

[^f00008]: OJ No L 296, 7.11.2013, p 12

[^f00009]: OJ No L 37, 10.2.10, p 13

[^f00010]: 1954 c.33 (NI)

[^f00011]: OJ No L 311, 28.11.2001 p 67, last amended by Directive 2012/26/EU (OJ No L 299 27.10.2012, p 1)

[^f00012]: S.R. 2013 No. 66

[^f00013]: S.R. 2007 No. 420, amended by S.R. 2009 No. 260, S.R. 2010 Nos. 68 and 127 and S.R. 2011 No. 53

[^f00014]: S.R. 2009 No. 260

[^f00015]: S.R. 2010 No. 68, amended by S.R. 2010 No. 127

[^f00016]: S.R. 2010 No. 127

[^f00017]: S.R. 2011 No. 53

[^f00018]: S.R. 2009 No. 413

[^f00019]: S.R. 2013 No. 66, amended by S.R. 2013 No. 229

Make a basal medium consisting of—

Tryptose	30.0g
Yeast extract	20.0g
Sucrose	5.0g
L-cysteine hydrochloride	1.0g
MgSO₄.7H₂O	0.1g
Bromocresol purple	40.0mg
Agar	15.0g
Water	1,000.0ml
Dissolve the ingredients of basal medium, adjust pH to 7.6 and autoclave at 121ºC for 15 minutes. Allow the medium to cool.	Dissolve the ingredients of basal medium, adjust pH to 7.6 and autoclave at 121ºC for 15 minutes. Allow the medium to cool.
Dissolve—	Dissolve—
D-cycloserine	400.0mg
Polymyxine-B sulphate	25.0mg
Indoxl-β-D-glucoside	60.0mg
into 8ml sterile water and add it to the medium.	into 8ml sterile water and add it to the medium.
Add to the medium—	Add to the medium—
Filter-sterilised 0.5% phenolphthalein diphosphate solution	20.0ml
Filter-sterilised 4.5% FeCl₃.6H₂O	2.0ml
¹ The method of analysis should determine total cyanide in all forms.	¹ The method of analysis should determine total cyanide in all forms.
---	---
² Oxidation should be carried out for 10 minutes at 100ºC under acid conditions using permanganate.	² Oxidation should be carried out for 10 minutes at 100ºC under acid conditions using permanganate.
³ The performance characteristics apply to each individual pesticide and will depend on the pesticide concerned.	³ The performance characteristics apply to each individual pesticide and will depend on the pesticide concerned.
⁴ The performance characteristics apply to the individual substances specified at 25% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.	⁴ The performance characteristics apply to the individual substances specified at 25% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.
⁵ The performance characteristics apply to the individual substance specified at 50% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.	⁵ The performance characteristics apply to the individual substance specified at 50% of the parametric value in Table B in Part 2, Schedule 7.
Parameters	Trueness % of prescribed concentration or value specification
Aluminium	10
Ammonium	10
Antimony	25
Arsenic	10
Benzene	25
Benzo(a)pyrene	25
Boron	10
Bromate	25
Cadmium	10
Chloride	10
Chromium	10
Conductivity	10
Copper	10
Cyanide¹	10
1,2-dichloroethane	25
Fluoride	10
Iron	10
Lead	10
Manganese	10
Mercury	20
Nickel	10
Nitrate	10
Nititre	10
Oxidisability²	25
Pesticides and related products³	25
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons⁴	25
Selenium	10
Sodium	10
Sulphate	10
Tetrachloroethene⁵	25
Tetrachloromethane	20
Trichloroethene⁵	25
Trihalomethanes⁴	25

Editorial notes

[^c22616281]: Formerly the Department of Health and Social Services; see S.I. 1999/283 (N.I.I) Article 3(6)

[^c22616291]: 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

[^c22616301]: 1972 c. 68; paragraph 1A of Schedule 2 was inserted by the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51), section 28(1) and amended by the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c. 7), Schedule, Part 1

[^c22616311]: OJ No L 31, 1.2.02, p 1, last amended by Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ No L 189, 27.6.2014 p 1)

[^c22616321]: OJ No L 330, 5.12.98 p 32, last amended by Commission Directive (EU) 2015/1787 (OJ No L 260 7.10.15, p 6)

[^c22616331]: OJ No L 126, 22.5.03, p 34

[^c22616341]: OJ No L 164, 26.6.09, p 45

[^c22616351]: OJ No L 296, 7.11.2013, p 12

[^c22616361]: OJ No L 37, 10.2.10, p 13

[^c22616371]: 1954 c.33 (NI)

[^c22616381]: OJ No L 311, 28.11.2001 p 67, last amended by Directive 2012/26/EU (OJ No L 299 27.10.2012, p 1)

[^c22616391]: S.R. 2013 No. 66

[^c22616401]: S.R. 2007 No. 420, amended by S.R. 2009 No. 260, S.R. 2010 Nos. 68 and 127 and S.R. 2011 No. 53

[^c22616411]: S.R. 2009 No. 260

[^c22616421]: S.R. 2010 No. 68, amended by S.R. 2010 No. 127

[^c22616431]: S.R. 2010 No. 127

[^c22616441]: S.R. 2011 No. 53

[^c22616451]: S.R. 2009 No. 413

[^c22616461]: S.R. 2013 No. 66, amended by S.R. 2013 No. 229

[^key-06a05ee6bf06a6c8e925795c716a53cf]: Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 3(a)

[^key-304ce9d75364db6960f53af01cb23294]: Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 3(b)

[^key-1be8db9805cb865e8db90ca9b59bdcb7]: Reg. 13(2) substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 4

[^key-9ac0dca61e008518d4ab5e9d95a3c71f]: Reg. 15(2) inserted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 5

[^key-1b436c56303d7511f819bb55da1745ab]: Reg. 17(3) inserted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 6

[^key-7fa49bf5f5d37daaf1503e08c6412206]: Reg. 18(1) substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 7

[^key-4941e6738833d1cbd67d4eb0d6ba1201]: Reg. 24(2)(a) omitted (27.10.2017) by virtue of The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 8

[^key-8fc11fed1f1640e40e96e7be9c89ce39]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(b) substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 9

[^key-e9626bc72e716f1300aa5a89b8327b1e]: Sch. 9 para. 13: renumbered as para. 13(1) (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 12(1)

[^key-d0282f4904b523fc95c2d17f11a94fbe]: Sch. 9 para. 13(2)(3) inserted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 12(2)

[^key-77937b525bb1a34cbe6ce36be7f5d13d]: Sch. 8 omitted (27.10.2017) by virtue of The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 11

[^key-f759c8ea395a4db43e884cdefa4ad334]: Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 3 substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 10(a)(i)

[^key-4ca67872f090b3757b79596018981709]: Word in Sch. 7 Pt. 3 omitted (27.10.2017) by virtue of The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 10(a)(ii)

[^key-d85dde687c0954072a8df1f1b43a4436]: Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 3 substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 10(b)(i)

[^key-368479e3cdad3bb99ca182baf3456865]: Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 3 omitted (27.10.2017) by virtue of The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 10(b)(ii)

[^key-97ffb5a125f89b397b556d95a4ed31ed]: Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 3 substituted (27.10.2017) by The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 10(c)(i)

[^key-3b5e433cf3416c9368f95aa8a107761f]: Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 3 omitted (27.10.2017) by virtue of The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/201), regs. 1, 10(c)(ii)

[^key-c584aed191214ba8825a18d5a5299e40]: Words in reg. 2(b) substituted (30.12.2020) by The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/286), regs. 1, 3(2)(a)

[^key-c49a11a526fd74ac813caafe028d29cb]: Words in reg. 2(b) substituted (30.12.2020) by The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/286), regs. 1, 3(2)(b)

[^key-54d2ff57f45dbf5e267208f7fd87b3d6]: Words in reg. 4(2)(c) omitted (30.12.2020) by virtue of The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/286), regs. 1, 3(3)

[^key-13f7e88cd1fba8f5379bc421221c92c6]: Words in reg. 33(3)(a) omitted (30.12.2020) by virtue of The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/286), regs. 1, 3(4)