The water must be packaged in sealed containers of diverse compositions, shapes, and sizes, ideal for immediate consumption without additional treatment. Should remineralization be part of the treatment process, all components must meet food-grade quality standards and comply with the provisions set forth in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act of 1954 and its associated regulations.

Packaged drinking water must adhere to the specifications outlined in the standard. Collection, processing, handling, packaging, and marketing procedures should align with the hygienic practices stipulated in the standard.

Packaged drinking water must conform to the specifications set forth in the standard. Collection, processing, handling, packaging, and distribution must adhere to the hygienic practices specified in the standard. The standard provides a checklist for acceptable hygiene standards and outlines a food safety system for packaged water processing facilities.

It should be packaged in clean, hygienic, transparent, and tamper-evident bottles or containers made of polyethylene (PE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that comply with IS 10146 or IS 10151 standards.

TESTS

The subsequent test must be conducted for packaged drinking water.

• Colour test

• Odour test

• Taste

• Turbidity test

• Total dissolved solids test

• pH test

• Chemical requirements test

Packaging and labeling procedures must adhere to the standards specified. Additionally, the product should bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark). Manufacturers are required to obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to utilize the standard mark (ISI Mark). This license is granted after a thorough assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, production processes, and quality control and testing capabilities conducted during an on-site visit to the manufacturing premises.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION