Informative Notice
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Production of natural mineral waters and other bottled waters
The designation 'natural mineral water' may be given to water with characteristics that differentiate it from drinking water. Special characteristics arise from the content of mineral substances, chemical trace elements or other components; water may have certain nutrient, alimental and physiological effects. The concession for water use must be acquired for manufacture of drinks. Natural mineral water must be approved on the basis of the decision on the recognition of designation 'natural mineral water'.
Applies for SKD:
- Manufacture of soft drinks, production of mineral waters and other bottled waters C11.070
Conditions
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Applicants who wish to pursue this activity must register the business activity, and have the appropriate legal status.
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The concession for water use must be acquired for manufacturing of drinks. The concession is awarded with the decision on the selection on the basis of a public tender.
The concession is awarded for a limited period, namely for the maximum of 50 years. The concession is awarded by the government on behalf of the concession provider.
Microbiological suitability of water is examined for the acquisition of concession; mineral water may be exploited only from springs, the use of which was approved by the decision of the competent ministry. The packaging of natural mineral water must prevent any contamination.
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The procedure of the recognition of the natural mineral water is initiated on the basis of the application lodged by the producer with the competent authority. Attachments, such as physical and chemical research, analysis assessment and report, are commissioned by the producer with the authorised institute (Institute of Public Health Maribor,Institute of Public Health Celje, Institute of Public Health Novo mesto), conducting them:
- at the spring
- after filling
- in the case that the procedure of processing natural mineral water is performed during the filling (filtration, decantation, oxidation or extraction of compounds with Ozone), each application must include also the research after the processing.
An expert committee, appointed by the ministry, then examines the application and gives an opinion.
On the basis of the positive opinion of the expert committee, a decision on the recognition of the designation 'natural mineral water' is issued.