FSSAI licence is mandatory to all types of packaged water for drinking. According to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) fourth Amendment Regulations, 2019, the mandatory requirement of calcium and magnesium in packaged drinking water has been set at 20-75 mg/litre and in the range of 10-30 mg/litre respectively.
Drinking water and water used for food preparation purposes must be devoid of all toxins/ contaminants and free from microbial contamination. FSSAI insists on taking IS 10500 for drinking water or water used in food preparations.
Different water testing parameters and methods are given in accordance with BIS standards.
Types of Water Testing
| S.No | TYPES | BIS STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drinking Water Testing
Water used for human consumption and the water used as an ingredient in any form if the preparation of food in the food industry or any food service establishments. |
IS 10500 |
| 2. | Packaged Drinking Water Testing
Intended for human consumption or used in preparation of food |
IS 14543 |
| 3. | Packaged Natural Mineral Water Testing
|
IS 13428 |
| 4. | Water for Food Processing Industry
Used for general operation such as washing, flushing, boiler feed & indirect cooling. |
IS 4251 |
| 5. | Borewell Water Testing
This code applies to drilling, construction and testing of medium to high capacity, filter packed tube wells drilled by rotary/percussion methods and used for agriculture, drinking water, industrial and other related purposes. |
IS 2800 |
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