PART 1General

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1

For the purposes of these Regulations, except in regulation 12(4), drink means—

a

water suitable for human consumption;

b

a beverage suitable for human consumption;

c

a sports drink suitable for human consumption; or

d

a liquid which, when prepared in a specified manner, constitutes a beverage suitable for human consumption (including, for example, a fruit cordial or a fruit squash) or a sports drink.

2

For the avoidance of doubt, paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to a liquid which is used only as a flavouring or sweetener in another liquid which itself constitutes a beverage suitable for human consumption.

3

A liquid is prepared in a specified manner if it is—

a

diluted;

b

combined with crushed ice, or processed so as to create crushed ice;

c

combined with carbon dioxide; or

d

prepared by way of a process that involves any combination of the processes mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).

4

In this regulation “sports drink” means a drink which is advertised or marketed as a product to enhance physical performance, accelerate recovery after exercise or build bulk, or other similar drink.