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New Italian laws permit bottling and selling spring and table water, provided they are safe for consumption. Spring water retains its natural state, while table water undergoes purification for consumer needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Public Health Law

Context:

  • Recent Italian legislation (D.Lgs 339/1999, 31/2001) permits the sale of specific water types.
  • These laws define regulations for spring water and table water not classified as 'mineral' or 'natural'.
  • Safety standards ensure these waters pose no danger to human health.

Purpose:

  • To outline the regulatory framework for bottling and selling spring and table water in Italy.
  • To differentiate the requirements for spring water versus purified table water.
  • To highlight the safety and quality standards applicable to these beverages.

Summary:

  • Spring water, like mineral water, must be bottled at the source without purification and meet tap water standards (DPR 236/1988).
  • Table water is purified water, also meeting tap water standards, and can be modified during processing for consumer suitability.
  • Both water types are permitted for sale if they are not defined as 'mineral', 'natural', or 'mineralized' and are safe for health.

Impact:

  • Clarifies legal distinctions and requirements for different bottled water categories.
  • Ensures consumer access to safe, regulated potable water options beyond traditional mineral water.
  • Facilitates market availability of spring and table water under defined quality and safety parameters.