# 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), Annex III

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

INDICATIONS AND CRITERIA LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 9(2)
Indications
Criteria
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 1 500 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 the preparation of infant food
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Suitable for a low-sodium diet
Sodium content less than 20 mg/l
May be laxative
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May be diuretic
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/54/annex/III (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-54/annex-III
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