water intended for human consumption
as defined in Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended…, Article 2, point (1)
(a) all water either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation or other domestic purposes, regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, from a tanker, or in bottles or containers; (b) all water used in any food-production undertaking for the manufacture, processing, preservation or marketing of products or substances intended for human consumption unless the competent national authorities are satisfied that the quality of the water cannot affect the wholesomeness of the foodstuff in its finished form;
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- Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water… 32020L2184, Article 2, point (1)
(a) all water, either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises, regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, supplied from a tanker or put into…