Water legislation, licensing

• Abstraction licensing

Obtaining an abstraction licence can be complex. In-depth studies, with monitoring and testing, are often required with environmental impacts a growing issue for regulators.

We are experienced in negotiating licences that balance both our client's requirements and the Environment Agency's concern for sustainability. As new abstraction licences become harder to obtain, licence trading is an option on which we can advise.

• Bottled water regulations

Zenith International is a leading authority in this area with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of many countries bottled water legislation. We advise on suitability for Spring Water or Natural Mineral Water - for which we can also manage the recognition process. Regulations are also relevant to source location and design, protection measures and labelling. We publish the Plain Language Guide to the Bottled Water Regulations.
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