S.L. 449.57 Art. 4Exemptions.

(1) The provisions of these regulations shall not apply to:

(a) natural mineral waters recognised as such by the competent authority, in accordance with Council Directive 80/777/EEC of 15 July 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters;

(b) waters which are medicinal products within the meaning of Council Directive 65/65/EEC of 26 January 1965 on the approximation of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to medicinal products.

(2) The competent authority may exempt from the provisions of these regulations:

(a) water intended exclusively for those purposes for which the competent authority is satisfied that the quality of the water has no influence, either directly or indirectly, on the health of the consumers concerned;

(b) water intended for human consumption from an individual supply providing less than 10 m³ a day as an average or serving fewer than fifty persons, unless the water is supplied as part of a commercial or public activity.

(3) In those cases where the competent authority grants the exemptions provided for in the preceding sub-regulation it shall ensure that the population concerned is informed thereof and of any action that can be taken to protect human health from the adverse effects resulting from any contamination of water intended for human consumption. In addition, when a potential danger to human health arising out of the quality of such water is apparent, the population concerned shall promptly be given appropriate advice.