Where pesticides and fertilisers are used in localities where water is being abstracted for drinking purposes, analysis should be undertaken to check that drinking water quality standards are being maintained. Samples should be taken at times of highest risk and analysis data may be examined during auditing. Co-operative Retail recommends that this work is carried out in conjunction with the local Environment Agency (EA), or local equivalent, and with respect to he CAMS policy document as produced by the EA. Similar considerations should be taken when water is used for crops grown outside the UK.

Measures must be taken to eliminate where possible the risk of pollution from spillage or run off.

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4.1. Water Used in Processing

Water can be drawn from any source providing its quality is satisfactory as per the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, 1989 (in UK) equivalent standard should be applied outside the UK. Routine analysis (micro and chemical) shall be carried out for non-mains water supplies.