PART 1Introductory

Exemptions3

1

These Regulations do not apply to any water which—

a

is a medicinal product within the meaning of Directive 2001/83 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use17;

b

is a natural mineral water which is used at source for curative purposes in thermal or hydromineral establishments;

c

is not intended for sale for drinking by humans; or

d

is a natural mineral water intended for export to a country other than an EEA State.

2

These Regulations do not apply to packaged ice portions intended for use in cooling food.