Norway and Iceland must improve water quality, says EFTA

A review into European Economic Area (EEA) compliance found that drinking water in the two countries was satisfactory in general but there was a need for improvement. It added that for some food business operators, the quality of water in food business undertakings was not regularly monitored in accordance with the requirements. Norway analysis The previous mission to Norway on quality of water was carried out in November 2007 and since then there have been some improvements. EFTA said the main needs for improvement are: Mixed Iceland findings In Iceland, the authority found improvements in comparison to the mission carried out in 2007. EFTA said it was “ concerned ” about the lack of coordination and cooperation between the Icelandic competent authorities. EFTA said the main needs for improvement are: During the visit to two bottling water facilities, the analysis carried out by one of the laboratories, revealed that for audit monitoring, E. coli, Enterococci and Pseudomonas aeruginosathe parametric value was based on 100ml instead of 250ml. Colony count 22˚C and 37˚C were tested per ml. “…However the parametric value for E. coli, Enterococci and Pseudomonas aeruginosa is not tested in conformity with the requirements applicable to water offered for sale in bottles or containers…,” said the report.

Norway and Iceland must improve water quality, says EFTA

Norway and Iceland have been told to improve the quality of water used and produced by the food industry, according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

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