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Water Testing Report for FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide its notification dated 16th March 2021 has decided that the food and water testing reports from government recognized laboratories can be considered for the purpose of awarding hygiene rating certificate to the eligible food business.
Notably, FSSAI Registration is applicable 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.
Who should get the Water Testing Report for FSSAI?
As part of the application to be submitted for licensing, food businesses(FBO’s) are required to submit a water testing report of the water they are using in their processes, confirming its compliance to the potable water standard (IS 10500:2012) prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Any food business, restaurant, or eating joint not only needs a FSSAI license but also it is highly important to get a water testing report from FSSAI notified and NABL accredited laboratory.
Where to get the Water Testing Report for FSSAI?
The Water testing report must be obtained from an FSSAI recognized and NABL accredited laboratory. Also, it is essential that the sampling is carried out by the laboratory and the report must contain the details of the date of sampling and the person carrying out the sampling.
Why is a Water Testing Report required for FSSAI License?
Any food manufacturer or FBO is required to submit the Water testing report of the premises as a part of the FSSAI registration process.
FSSAI standard for packaged drinking water
The packaged drinking water companies are required to obtain a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the other license would be issued by FSSAI. Companies operating with both the licenses confirm that their water is safe for drinking and has passed all the safety standards for filtration and standard quality packaging material is used that does not contaminate water.
FSSAI would issue a license only after the testing and verification process of every ingredient in the packaged drinking water.
The water companies are required to ensure that their product contains minerals like calcium and magnesium of at least 20-75 mg/litre.
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