# Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 3

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Where it is found during exploitation that the natural mineral water is polluted and no longer presents the microbiological characteristics laid down in Article 5, the person exploiting the spring shall forthwith suspend all exploitation, particularly the bottling process, until the cause of pollution is eradicated and the water complies with the provisions of Article 5.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/54/annex/II/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-54/annex-II/division-3
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