# The Egg Products Regulations 1993, Paragraph 4


(1) The establishment shall, subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, possess facilities for the supply of exclusively potable water within the meaning of Council Directive 80/778/EEC as amended relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption and potable water shall be used for all purposes.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (1) above, facilities supplying non-potable water may be used for steam-production, fire-fighting and the cooling of refrigeration equipment, provided that—
(a) the pipes installed for this purpose preclude the use of such water for other purposes and present no risk of contamination to the egg products,
(b) the steam and water concerned may not come into contact with the egg products, and are not used for cleaning or disinfecting containers, plant or equipment coming into contact with the egg products, and
(c) pipes carrying non-potable water are clearly distinguished from those carrying potable water.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1520/schedule/8/part/I/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/egg-products-regulations-1993/schedule-8/part-I/paragraph-4
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