Decree-Law No. 5/2009 on Regulation of the Licensing, Commercialization and Quality of Drinking Water.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Decree-Law is composed of four chapters divided into 17 articles and two annexes. It regulates mineral water trade, providing a definition of water types and springs. Special attention is paid to health standards and hygiene control; it also establishes sanctions for non-compliance with the provisions set therein. The provisions of this Decree-Law and its regulations shall apply to the collection, plumbing, storage or bottling and labelling of water, excluding the public water supply system under Decree-Law No. 4/2004.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the date after its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Jornal da Republica, Serie I No.2, 15 of January 2009, pp. 2867-2876.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 5/2009 - Regulamento do Licenciamento, Comercialização e Qualidade da Água Potável.