SCHEDULE 3SRecognition of natural mineral waters

PART 2SNatural mineral waters extracted from the ground in a [F1third country]

4.  The Agency shall not recognise such a water unless the responsible authority of the country in which the water is extracted has certified that–S

(a)it is satisfied–

(i)that the requirements in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Part 3 are established; and

(ii)with the evidence given pursuant to sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 2; and

(b)periodic checks are made to ascertain that–

(i)the water is natural mineral water which complies with paragraph 3 of Section I of Annex I;

(ii)the characteristics of the water are assessed in accordance with–

(aa)the points numbered 1 to 4 set out in paragraph 2(a) of Section I of Annex I;

(bb)the requirements and criteria listed in Part 3; and

(cc)recognised scientific methods; and

(iii)the provisions of Schedule 4 are being applied by the person exploiting the spring.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 4 in force at 30.10.2007, see reg. 1(1)