SCHEDULE 8Labelling indications for natural mineral water and criteria for use
Indication | Criteria |
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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 |