Regulation 5 Drink

(1)

For the purposes of these Regulations, except in regulation 12(4), drink means—

(a)

water suitable for human consumption;

(b)

a beverage suitable for human consumption;

(c)

a sports drink suitable for human consumption; or

(d)

a liquid which, when prepared in a specified manner, constitutes a beverage suitable for human consumption (including, for example, a fruit cordial or a fruit squash) or a sports drink.

(2)

For the avoidance of doubt, paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to a liquid which is used only as a flavouring or sweetener in another liquid which itself constitutes a beverage suitable for human consumption.

(3)

A liquid is prepared in a specified manner if it is—

(a)

diluted;

(b)

combined with crushed ice, or processed so as to create crushed ice;

(c)

combined with carbon dioxide; or

(d)

prepared by way of a process that involves any combination of the processes mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).

(4)

In this regulation “sports drink” means a drink which is advertised or marketed as a product to enhance physical performance, accelerate recovery after exercise or build bulk, or other similar drink.