“The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for attributing drinking water to the category “Water Natural Mineral”. The corresponding decision was made by the Decree No. 542 of May 9, 2025. The new rules apply to drinking water, which is extracted both in the territory of Ukraine and abroad. To obtain the status of “natural mineral”, water must meet the criteria defined by hygienic requirements for production and circulation”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved The procedure for attributing drinking water to the category “Water Natural Mineral”. The corresponding decision was made by the Decree No. 542 of May 9, 2025.
New rules apply to drinking water, which is extracted both in the territory of Ukraine and abroad. In order to obtain the status of “natural mineral”, water must meet the criteria defined by hygienic requirements for the production and circulation of water of natural mineral and source. These requirements were approved by the Order of the Ministry of Economy of April 12, 2021 No. 741.
The Ministry of Health is recognized by mineral water on the basis of the application and a package of documents submitted by the operator of the market.
The statement is added:
- The results of research (in particular laboratory), which confirm the compliance with the established criteria. Such studies should be conducted by an accredited laboratory;
- description of the source from which water is extracted;
- Documents with detailed information on geological, hydrogeological, physical, chemical and physicochemical characteristics in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
Upon receipt of the statement, the Ministry of Health transfers the documents for the assessment, which results in the expert opinion.
The government decision is aimed at streamlining the bottled water market, protecting consumer rights and preventing labeling manipulations.
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