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  "legislation": "uksi/1994/3082",
  "legislation_title": "The Meat Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1994",
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  "number": "4",
  "heading": "General conditions of hygiene applicable to establishments, equipment and tools",
  "text": "Potable water, shall be used for all purposes. Exceptionally, non-potable water may be used for steam production, fire-fighting and the cooling of equipment, provided that the pipes installed for the purpose preclude the use of such water for other purposes and present no risk of contamination of the raw materials and products.",
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