إجراء مقترح من أوكرانيا: مياه، بما فيها المياه المعدنية الطبيعية أو الاصطناعية…

The draft Order provides for amendments to the Hygienic Requirements for the Production and Circulation of Natural Mineral Waters and Spring Waters, approved by Order of the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine No. 741 of 12 April 2021, notified in documents G/TBT/N/UKR/185 and G/TBT/N/UKR/185/Add.1. The draft Order establishes technical requirements for the treatment of natural mineral waters and spring waters with ozone-enriched air and activated alumina, including requirements concerning the use of these treatment methods and the quality control of activated alumina. It also establishes labelling requirements for treated natural mineral waters and spring waters, including the indication of the adsorption method used. The draft Order has been developed based on the provisions of Commission Directive 2003/40/EC and Commission Regulation (EU) No 115/2010. It is also notified under the SPS Agreement, as it contains measures aimed at ensuring the safety of the treatment of natural mineral waters and spring waters and preventing changes to their essential characteristics.