Correspondence

Notice of withdrawal of recognition for natural mineral water

Letters from the Rt Hon George Eustice giving notice that the recognition of established EEA and EU natural mineral waters will end on 7 January 2022.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

EU: notification of withdrawal of recognition

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Iceland: notification of withdrawal of recognition

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Norway: notification of withdrawal of recognition

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Details

Letters have been sent to the:

  • Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission
  • Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST)
  • Mattilsynet - Norwegian Food Safety Authority

The letter provides detail on:

  • the end of recognition for established EEA and EU natural mineral waters
  • the date recognition in England will end
  • where you can find guidance to apply for recognition to sell in Great Britain

Updates to this page

Published 2 July 2021

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