# The Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2017, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Water, Wales
Made 25 October 2017
Laid before the National Assembly for Wales 30 October 2017
Coming into force 20 November 2017
The Welsh Ministers are designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the quality of water intended for domestic purposes or for use in food production undertaking.
The Welsh Ministers have carried out the consultation required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.
The Welsh Ministers make these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and sections 67, 77(3) and (4) and 213(2) of the Water Industry Act 1991.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2017/1041/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/private-water-supplies-wales-regulations-2017/introduction
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