Official Journal of the European Union posted on its website on 29 March 2011 an updated List of Natural Mineral Waters Recognised by Member States. It gives a country-by-country breakdown of names of natural mineral waters by:
- Trade description,
- Name of source
- Place of exploitation
Germany is the country which recognizes the most number of natural mineral waters, followed by Spain and Hungary. The number in Bulgaria is 32.
One such list would be more useful if it contains information about : the names that are protected as geographical indications or Community trade marks , distributors, distribution channels, importers and exporters of these natural mineral waters. In this way all the market participants will know the legal status of these names.
List of Natural Mineral Waters
Source : http://www.marques.org/
