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File No.: RCD-15001/19/2025-Regulatory-FSSAI
भारतीय खा संरा एवं मानक ाधकरण
(वाय एवं परवार कयाण मंालय)
(िवान एवं मानक िवभाग)
एफडीए भवन, कोटला रोड, नई िद%ी 110002
Dated, 17 December, 2025
िवषय: पैकेटबंद पेयजल और िमनरल वाटर के परीण क, योजना का अनुपालन ।
Subject: Compliance of Scheme of Testing for Packaged Drinking Water &
Mineral Water -reg.
FSSAI has gazette notified omission of the provision for mandatory BIS
certification under Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction of Sales)
Regulation, 2011 vide dated 17th October, 2024. The mandatory Bureau of Indian
Standards Certification Mark is no longer required for Packaged Drinking Water
(PDW) & Mineral Water (MW).
2. In continuation of the above omission of mandatory BIS certification, the
scheme of testing of “Packaged Drinking Water” & “Mineral Water” is made in order
to ensure safety & compliance of Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) & Mineral Water
(MW) in the Indian market. Therefore, all FBOs are directed to strictly comply with
the same with effective from 01.01.2026.
3. यह मामला सम ाधकारी क, वीकृत से संबंधत है।
Annex: Scheme of testing
(Dr. Satyen Kumar Panda)
Executive Director (Compliance Strategy)
To
1. All concerned Food Business Operators (FBOs)
2. Commissioners of Food Safety of all States/UTs
3. Director (Quality Assurance Division), FSSAI- to inform all FSSAI Notified
Laboratories
4. Director (Trade and International Cooperation), FSSAI
5. Central Licensing Authorities, FSSAI
RCD-15001/19/2025-Regulatory-FSSAI
I/33396/2025
Copy to
1. Advisor (Science and Standards Division), FSSAI
2. Advisor (Quality Assurance Division), FSSAI
3. CITO- for uploading on Website.
4. All Regional Directors, FSSAI
RCD-15001/19/2025-Regulatory-FSSAI
I/33396/2025
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SCHEME OF TESTING FOR PACKAGED DRINKING WATER (OTHER THAN PACKAGED
NATURAL MINERAL WATER) IN ACCORDANCE WITH FSSR 2.10.8.
1. Test Records –The manufacturer shall maintain test records for the tests carried out to establish
conformity.
2.0 Packing – The Packaged Drinking Water shall be packed as per provisions given in Food Safety and
Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018.
3.0 Levels of Control -The tests as indicated in Table 1 and at the levels of control specified therein, shall
be carried out on the whole production of the factory covered by this Scheme and appropriate records
maintained in accordance with clause 2 of this Scheme. Entire production shall conform to the schedule
IV of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011.
4.0 In respect of all other clauses of the FSS Standard (other than those mentioned under Levels of Control–
Table 1 of this Scheme) the factory shall maintain appropriate controls and checks to ensure that their
product conforms to the requirements of the standard.
4.1 Records of the batch wise consumption of the added minerals, if applicable, are to be maintained along
with the invoices and test certificates for the same.
5.0 Microbiological Requirements - If any non-compliance is noticed in any of the microbiological
requirements, sample available in the stock shall be rechecked and released into the market only after
conformity is ensured.
5.1 The licensee shall take immediate corrective actions, which would involve complete investigation of
the reasons for contamination and non-conformity. The manufacturer should re-start production and
dispatch only after the completion of satisfactory corrective actions and availability of satisfactory results
of all microbiological tests as applicable for 5 consecutive batches. The manufacturer shall keep complete
records of such instances for review by FSSAI for minimum period of 5 years.
6.0 Source Water – Before use, the source water used in production of Packaged Drinking Water shall be
tested for all the parameters in accordance with regulation 2.10.8 of FSS (Food Products Standards and
Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025
certified). In addition, any other requirements as considered necessary for process control, are to be tested
where the incidence of their presence in higher levels has been detected during the previous tests.
6.1 Whenever, the quality of processed water is found to be non-compliant as per FSS provisions 2.10.8
of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 for the
tested parameters, the source water shall be checked again for such parameters in which non-compliant is
observed for deciding upon the necessary controls to be exercised for conformance of quality of processed
water to FSSR 2.10.8.
6.2 In case non-conformity is observed for radioactive residues, the source of raw water shall be abandoned
and water shall be recalled immediately. The Food Authority is to be informed immediately.
6.3 As and when there is change in source water or addition of new source of raw water, the same shall be
tested for all the parameters in accordance with regulation 2.10.8 of FSS (Food Products Standards and
Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025
certified). Once all the samples are compliant then only the new source water to be used for regular
production.
6.4 The source water shall be treated as per the FSS provisions 2.10.8 of Food Safety and Standards (Food
Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011. In case remineralization is a part of the
treatment process, the ingredients used shall conform to food grade/ pharma grade quality. The test
certificate of these ingredients shall be submitted to FSSAI.
6.5 The means adopted for disinfection of the product water shall be declared and shall be done in
accordance with the FSS provisions 2.10.8 of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and
Food Additives) Regulation, 2011.
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7.0 Plastic Jars/Bottles/Containers - The plastic containers used for packing the material shall conform
to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018.
7.1 Pouches–The polyethylene film and pouches shall conform to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging)
Regulation, 2018. The conformity assessment shall be carried in accordance with the levels of controls as
given under Table 3.
7.2 Glass Bottles - Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 has been specified as a
Standard for glass bottles. The separate processing line for filling the glass bottles may be verified by
FSSAI during the next inspection and necessary steps in the process for ensuring sterility of bottles may
be adopted like steam sterilizing, hot water rinsing, UV sterilization or combination thereof.
7.3 Paper based multilayer laminated/extruded composite cartons and aluminium cans - Paper based
multilayer laminated/extruded composite cartons shall conform to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging)
Regulation, 2018. The conformity assessment shall be carried in accordance with the levels of controls as
given under Table 4. Aluminium cans shall conform to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation,
2018 and packaged drinking water as per FSS provisions 2.10.8 of Food Safety and Standards (Food
Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011
8.0 Reused Containers – Licensee shall ensure use of plastic containers of capacity 5 litre and above &
glass bottles only which are suitably durable, easy to clean or disinfect for packing the product water.
Containers which get soiled, de-shaped and/or mutilated during the course of use and refilling shall not be
used.
8.1 Water to be used for the purpose of cleaning etc. shall be potable in nature. Schedule IV of Food Safety
and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011 may be followed as Good
Manufacturing practices.
9.0 Hygienic Condition -The source water shall be collected, processed, handled, stored, packed and
marketed in accordance with the hygienic practices given under schedule IV of Food Safety and Standards
(Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011. Other clauses shall also be complied
in day to day production and quality control activities. Schedule for each activity for this purpose shall be
displayed prominently in the factory premises and records of compliance shall be maintained for scrutiny
by the FSSAI. The hygienic conditions shall also be maintained at the site of water source.
10.0 Rejection - Disposal of non-conforming product shall be done in such a way so as to ensure that there
is no violation of provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)
Regulation, 2011. A separate record providing the detailed information regarding the rejected test samples
and mode of their disposal shall be maintained. Such material shall in no case be stored together with that
conforming to the specification.
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2.10.8 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011
PACKAGED DRINKING WATER (OTHER THAN PACKAGED NATURAL MINERAL WATER)
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 4 of the Scheme of Testing)
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Clause
Requirement
No. of Sample
Frequency
Table 1 Microbiological Requirement
-do-
Coliform Bacteria
One
Once in a month
-do-
Faecal Streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus
One
Once in a month
-do-
Sulphite Reducing Anaerobes
One
Once in a month
-do-
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
One
Once in a month
-do-
Aerobic Microbial Count
One
Once in a month
-do-
Yeast & Mould
One
Once in a month
-do-
Salmonella and Shigella
One
Once in a month
-do-
Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus
One
Once in a month
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TABLE 1 (continued)
TEST
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Clause
Requirement
No. of Sample
Frequency
General parameters concerning substances undesirable in excessive amounts
Table 3
i.
Barium (as Ba)
One
Once in three months
-do-
ii.
Copper (as Cu)
One
Once in three months
-do-
iii.
Iron (as Fe)
One
Once in three months
-do-
iv.
Manganese (as Mn)
One
Once in three months
-do-
v.
Nitrate (as NO3)
One
Once in three months
-do-
vi.
Nitrite (as NO2)
One
Once in three months
-do-
vii.
Zinc (as Zn)
One
Once in three months
-do-
viii.
Aluminium (as Al)
One
Once in three months
-do-
ix.
Calcium (as Ca)
One
Once in three months
-do-
x.
Magnesium (as Mg)
One
Once in three months
-do-
xi.
Phenolic compounds
xii.
(asC6H5OH)
One
Once in three months
-do-
xiii.
Mineral Oil
One
Once in three months
-do-
xiv.
Anionic surface-active agents (as MBAS)
One
Once in three months
-do-
xv.
Sulphide (as H2S)
One
-do-
xvi.
Antimony (as Sb)
One
Once in three months
-do-
xvii.
Borates (as B)
One
Once in three months
Pesticide Residues
Table 6
i.
Pesticide residues considered individually
One
Once in six months
-do-
ii.
Total pesticide residue
One
Once in six months
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Note 1: The above parameters shall be tested from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified), using test method as specified in FSS Manual
of methods on Water analysis. Approved International Standard Test Methods from Organizations like ISO/APHA/ASTM/AOAC/EPA/ EN may also be followed after
proper verification of the method in lab to establish fitness for the purpose.
Note 2: All the parameters defined for Packaged Drinking Water under regulation 2.10.8 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, shall
be tested once in a six months, in compliance with the ‘condition number 12’ of the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Note 3: In case of non-compliance in any test parameter in 6 months’ test reports, the frequency to be increase to once in a month, till 3 consecutive batches on the same
test parameter are found compliant.
Note 4: The no. of sample and levels of control as decided by the FSSAI are obligatory to which the licensee shall comply with.
Note 5: Whenever, due to non-compliance, the test frequency is increased, the compliance for such frequency levels may be ensured.
Note 6: When there is change in source water, the raw water collected from the new source shall be tested for all the parameters in accordance with regulation 2.10.8 of
FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified). Once all the samples
are compliant then only the new source water to be used for regular production.
Note 7: In case of non-compliance in consecutive 6 months’ testing reports, the plant shall attract risk based inspection by FSSAI
FORM 1
REPORT FOR MONTHLY TESTING
Date
of
Product
ion
Batch
no.
Barium Copper Iron Manganes
e
Nitrate Nitrite
Aluminium Calcium Sulphide Magnesium Antimony Borat
e
Phenolic
Compoun
ds
Miner
al Oil
Zinc
Anionic
Surface- Active
Agents
Pesticide
residues
considered
individually
Total
pesticide
residue
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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FORM 2
FORMAT FOR TESTING FROM FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Month &
Year
Batch No./Date of
Manufacturing
Type of packing
Dates on which
sample sent
Lab to which
sample sent
Test report
number & date
Results
Remarks
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1. REPORT FOR MONTHLY TEST
i.
Faecal streptococci count and Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella and Shigella, Vibrio choleraee and Vibrio parahaemolyticus
ii.
Mineral Oil, Zinc, Anionic Surface-Active Agents, Phenolic Compounds, Antimony, Borates,
iii.
Barium, Copper, Iron, Manganese
2. REPORT FOR SIX MONTHLY TEST
i.
Pesticide Residues
FORM 3
SOURCE WATER TESTING (MONTHLY TESTS)
Month & Year
Source of water
Testing
Record of Test Report
Results
Remarks
Name of lab
Sample
sent on
Test Report No.
& Date
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FORM 4
RECORD FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR PACKING WATER
Date of
receipt
Type of
packing
material
Name
of
supplier
Quantity
received
Details of testing
Results
Remarks
Name
of lab
Date of
sending
samples
Overall
migration
Colour
migration
Remaining
parameters as per
Food Safety and
Standards
(Packaging)
Regulation, 2018
FORM 5
FORMAT FOR PEFILM
Date of
Receipt
of
Rolls
Name of
Supplier
Quantity
Received
(No. of
Rolls)
Details
of Test
report
from
Lab.
Description
Film
Form
Windi
ng of
Film
Odour
Thickness Width Overall
Migration
Tensile
Strength
Elongation at
Break
Dart
Impact
Resistance
Results Remark
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
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FORM 6
FORMAT FOR POUCH TESTING
Date of
Time of
Total quantity
Water
Results
Remarks
Pouch
production
produced
Potability
Production
Test
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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TABLE 2
GUIDELINES ON ENSURING CONFORMITY OF CONTAINERS USED FOR PACKAGED DRINKING WATER
Type of container
Parameters
Options for mode of conformity
Frequency to be followed by licensee
a) Plastic Jars
i) Overall migration and colour
migration
ii) Conformity to Food Safety
and
Standards
(Packaging)
Regulation, 2018
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Once in six months
b) Plastic Bottles, Glass/
cups
i) Overall migration and colour
migration
ii) Conformity to Food Safety and
Standards
(Packaging)
Regulation, 2018
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Once in six months
c) Plastic cap (closures) of
containers
Overall migration and colour
migration
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Once in six months
Note: Licensee to keep records of receipt for all types of containers and closures received, along with the corresponding test certificate or test reports of samples from FSSAI
notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified), to be verified by FSSAI during periodic inspections for adequacy of the system being followed by licensee to
control quality of packaging material received, accepted, rejected and method of disposal.
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TABLE 3
Levels of control for Polyethylene Flexible Pouches for the packing of Packaged Drinking Water as per FSS (Packaging) Regulation, 2018
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Clause
Requirement
No. of Samples
Frequency
Remarks (Modes of Conformity etc.)
Schedule III
Material
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Requirement for Polyethylene Film
Description
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Film Form
Winding of film
Odour
Thickness
Width
Tensile strength
Elongation of break
Dart impact resistance
Requirement for Flexible Pouches
Schedule III
Water Potability Test
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025
certified)
Note: If supplier is changed, then FBO has to get all the parameters tested in accordance with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 in FSSAI notified NABL
accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
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TABLE 4
Levels of control for Paper based Multilayer Laminated/Extruded Composite Cartons (Aseptic and Non-Aseptic) for Packaged Drinking Water
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Requirement
No. of Samples
Frequency
Remarks (Modes of Conformity etc.)
Material
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Paper Board
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Polyethylene
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Aluminium Foil
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Caps
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Printing Inks
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Requirement for Paper Based Multilayer Laminated/Extruded Composite Sheets
Specific Migration Test
-do-
Once in three months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Storage Test
-do-
Once in three months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Note: If supplier is changed, then FBO has to get all the parameters tested in accordance with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 in FSSAI notified
NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
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TABLE 5
Levels of control for Aluminium Cans for Packaged Drinking Water as per FSS (Packaging) Regulation, 2018
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Requirement
No. of Samples
Frequency
Remarks (Modes of Conformity etc.)
Material
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Temper
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Mechanical Properties of the alloys for
the body and closure
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Can bod
Once in six months
Visual
Can Ends
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Internal finish
Once in six months
Visual
External Coating
Bottom Rim Coating
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Shape and Dimension
Wall thickness
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Shape and nominal dimension of
closure components
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Top Load / Axial Load / Column
Strength
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Enamel Rater Criteria
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Air Pressure Test
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Slip Angle Test / Wall Mobility Test
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Testing of Ends
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Overall Migration Limit
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Specific Migration Limit
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Water Potability
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Note: If supplier is changed, then FBO has to get all the parameters tested in accordance with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 in FSSAI notified
NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
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SCHEME OF TESTING FOR MINERAL WATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH FSSR 2.10.7.
1.0 Test Records –The manufacturer shall maintain test records for the tests carried out to establish
conformity.
2.0 Packing – The Mineral Water shall be packed as per provisions given in Food Safety and Standards
(Packaging) Regulation, 2018.
3.0 Levels of Control -The tests as indicated in Table 1 and at the levels of control specified therein, shall
be carried out on the whole production of the factory covered by this Scheme and appropriate records
maintained in accordance with clause 2 of this Scheme. Entire production shall conform to the schedule IV
of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011.
4.0 Microbiological Requirements - If any non-compliance is noticed in any of the microbiological
requirements, sample available in the stock shall be rechecked and released into the market only after
conformity is ensured.
4.1 The licensee shall take immediate corrective actions, which would involve complete investigation of
the reasons for contamination and non-conformity. The manufacturer should re-start production and
dispatch only after the completion of satisfactory corrective actions and availability of satisfactory results
of all microbiological tests as applicable for 5 consecutive batches. The manufacturer shall keep complete
records of such instances for review by FSSAI for minimum period of 5 years.
5.0 Source Water - Before use, the source water used in production of Mineral Water shall be tested for
all the parameters in accordance with regulation 2.10.7 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food
Additives) Regulation, 2011 from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
In addition, any other requirements as considered necessary for process control, are to be tested where the
incidence of their presence in higher levels has been detected during the previous tests.
5.1 The permitted treatment under clause 2 and 3 of FSSR 2.10.7 shall only be carried out on condition
that the mineral content of water is not modified. Whenever, the quality of processed mineral water is found
to be not meeting the requirements of FSSR 2.10.7 for the tested parameters, the source water shall be
checked again for such parameters in which failure is observed for deciding upon the necessary controls to
be exercised for conformance of quality of processed water to FSSR 2.10.7.
5.2 In case non-conformity is observed for radioactive residues, the source of raw water shall be abandoned
and water shall be recalled immediately. The Food Authority is to be informed immediately.
5.3 As and when there is change in source water, the same shall be tested for all the parameters in
accordance with regulation 2.10.7 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011
from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified). Once all the samples are
compliant then only the new source water to be used for regular production.
6.0 Plastic Jars/Bottles/Containers - The plastic containers used for packing the material shall conform
to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018.
6.1 Pouches–The polyethylene film and pouches shall conform to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging)
Regulation, 2018. The conformity assessment shall be carried in accordance with the levels of controls as
given under Table 3.
6.2 Glass Bottles - Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 has been specified as a
Standard for glass bottles. The separate processing line for filling the glass bottles may be verified by
FSSAI during the next inspection and necessary steps in the process for ensuring sterility of bottles may
be adopted like steam sterilizing, hot water rinsing, UV sterilization or combination thereof.
6.3 Paper based multilayer laminated/extruded composite cartons and aluminium cans - Paper based
multilayer laminated/extruded composite cartons shall conform to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging)
Regulation, 2018. The conformity assessment shall be carried in accordance with the levels of controls as
given under Table 4. Aluminium cans shall conform to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation,
2018 and Mineral Water as per FSS provisions 2.10.7 of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products
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Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011
7.0 Reused Containers – Licensee shall ensure use of plastic containers of capacity 5 litre and above &
glass bottles only which are suitably durable, easy to clean or disinfect for packing the product water.
Containers which get soiled, de-shaped and/or mutilated during the course of use and refilling shall not be
used.
7.1 Water to be used for the purpose of cleaning etc. shall be potable in nature. The schedule IV of Food
Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011 may be followed
as Good Manufacturing practices.
8.0 Hygienic Condition -The Natural Mineral water shall be collected, processed, handled, stored, packed
and marketed in accordance with the hygienic practices given under schedule IV of Food Safety and
Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011. Other clauses shall also be
complied in day to day production and quality control activities. Schedule for each activity for this purpose
shall be displayed prominently in the factory premises and records of compliance shall be maintained for
scrutiny by the FSSAI. The hygienic conditions shall also be maintained at the site of water source.
9.0 Rejection - Disposal of non-conforming product shall be done in such a way so as to ensure that there
is no violation of provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses)
Regulation, 2011. A separate record providing the detailed information regarding the rejected Batches and
mode of their disposal shall be maintained. Such material shall in no case be stored together with that
conforming to the specification.
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2.10.7 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011
MINERAL WATER
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 4 of the Scheme of Testing)
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Clause
Requirement
No. of Sample
Frequency
Microbiological Requirement
Table 1
Escherichia coli
One
Once in a month
-do-
Coliform Bacteria
One
Once in a month
-do-
Faecal Streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus
One
Once in a month
-do-
Sulphite Reducing Anaerobes
One
Once in a month
-do-
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
One
Once in a month
-do-
Yeast & Mould
One
Once in a month
-do-
Salmonella and Shigella
One
Once in a month
-do-
Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus
One
Once in a month
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TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Clause
Requirement
No. of Sample
Frequency
Table 1
1.
Nitrate (as NO3)
One
Once in three months
-do-
2.
Nitrite (as NO2)
One
Once in three months
-do-
3. Sulphide (as H2S)
One
Once in three months
-do-
4.
Manganese (as Mn)
One
Once in three months
-do-
5.
Copper (as Cu)
One
Once in three months
-do-
6.
Barium (as Ba)
One
Once in three months
-do-
7. Antimony (as Sb)
One
Once in three months
-do-
8. Borates (as B)
One
Once in three months
-do-
9. Zinc (as Zn)
One
Once in three months
-do-
10. Magnesium (as Mg)
One
Once in three months
-do-
11. Calcium (as Ca)
One
Once in three months
-do-
12. Mineral Oil
One
Once in three months
-do-
13. Phenolic compounds
One
Once in three months
-do-
15. Anionic surface-active agents (as MBAS)
One
Once in three months
Parameters concerning pesticide residues
-do-
1. Pesticide residues considered individually
One
Once in six months
-do-
2. Total pesticide residue
One
Once in six months
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Note 1: The above parameters shall be tested from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified), using test method as specified in FSS Manual
of methods on Water analysis. Approved International Standard Test Methods from Organizations like ISO/APHA/ASTM/AOAC/EPA/ EN may also be followed after
proper verification of the method in lab to establish fitness for the purpose.
Note 2: All the parameters defined for Mineral Water under regulation 2.10.7 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, shall be tested
once in a six months, in compliance with the ‘condition number 12’ of the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Note 3: In case of non-compliance in any test parameter in 6 months’ test reports, the frequency to be increase to once in a month, till 3 consecutive batches on the same
test parameter are found compliant.
Note 4: The no. of sample and levels of control as decided by the FSSAI are obligatory to which the licensee shall comply with.
Note 5: Whenever, due to non-compliance, the test frequency is increased, the compliance for such frequency levels may be ensured.
Note 6: When there is change in source water, the raw water collected from the new source shall be tested for all the parameters in accordance with regulation 2.10.7 of
FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 from FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified). Once all the samples
are compliant then only the new source water to be used for regular production.
Note 7: In case of non-compliance in consecutive 6 months’ testing reports, the plant shall attract risk based inspection by FSSAI
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FORM 1
REPORT FOR MONTHLY TESTING
Date of
Product
ion
Batch
no.
Barium Copper Manganes
e
Nitrate Nitrite
Calcium Sulphide Magnesium Antimony Borat
e
Phenolic
Compoun
ds
Miner
al Oil
Zinc
Anionic
Surface- Active
Agents
Pesticide
residues
considered
individually
Total
pesticide
residue
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
FORM 2
FORMAT FOR TESTING FROM FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Month &
Year
Batch No./Date of
Manufacturing
Type of packing
Dates on which
sample sent
Lab to which
sample sent
Test report
number & date
Results
Remarks
1. REPORT FOR MONTHLY TEST
i.
Faecal streptococci count and Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella and Shigella, Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus
ii.
Mineral Oil, Anionic Surface-Active Agents, Phenolic Compounds, Antimony, Borates,
2. REPORT FOR SIX MONTHLY TEST
i.
Pesticide Residues
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FORM 3
SOURCE WATER TESTING (MONTHLY TESTS)
Month & Year
Source of water
Testing
Record of Test Report
Results
Remarks
Name of lab
Sample
sent on
Test Report No.
& Date
FORM 4
RECORD FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR PACKING WATER
Date of
receipt
Type of
packing
material
Name
of
supplier
Quantity
received
Details of testing
Results
Remarks
Name
of lab
Date of
sending
samples
Overall
migration
Colour
migration
Remaining
parameters as per
Food Safety and
Standards
(Packaging)
Regulation, 2018
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FORM 5
FORMAT FOR PEFILM
Date of
Receipt
of
Rolls
Name of
Supplier
Quantity
Received
(No. of
Rolls)
Details
of Test
report
from
Lab.
Description
Film
Form
Windi
ng of
Film
Odour
Thickness Width Overall
Migration
Tensile
Strength
Elongation at
Break
Dart
Impact
Resistance
Results Remark
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
FORM 6
FORMAT FOR POUCH TESTING
Date of
Time of
Total quantity
Water
Results
Remarks
Pouch
production
produced
Potability
Production
Test
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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TABLE 2
GUIDELINES ON ENSURING CONFORMITY OF CONTAINERS USED FOR MINERAL WATER
Type of container
Parameters
Options for mode of conformity
Frequency to be followed by licensee
a) Plastic Jars
i) Overall migration and colour
migration
ii) Conformity to Food Safety
and
Standards
(Packaging)
Regulation, 2018
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Once in six months
b) Plastic Bottles, Glass/
cups
i) Overall migration and colour
migration
ii) Conformity to Food Safety and
Standards
(Packaging)
Regulation, 2018
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Once in six months
c) Plastic cap (closures) of
containers
Overall migration and colour
migration
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Once in six months
Note: Licensee to keep records of receipt for all types of containers and closures received, along with the corresponding test certificate or test reports of samples from FSSAI
notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified), to be verified by FSSAI during periodic inspections for adequacy of the system being followed by licensee to
control quality of packaging material received, accepted, rejected and method of disposal.
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TABLE 3
Levels of control for Polyethylene Flexible Pouches for the packing of Mineral Water as per FSS (Packaging) Regulation, 2018
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Clause
Requirement
No. of Samples
Frequency
Remarks (Modes of Conformity etc.)
Schedule III,
Material
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Requirement for Polyethylene Film
Description
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Film Form
Winding of film
Odour
Thickness
Width
Tensile strength
Elongation of break
Dart impact resistance
Requirement for Flexible Pouches
Schedule III
Water Potability Test
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025
certified)
Note: If supplier is changed, then FBO has to get all the parameters tested in accordance with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 in FSSAI notified NABL
accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
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TABLE 4
Levels of control for Paper based Multilayer Laminated/Extruded Composite Cartons (Aseptic and Non-Aseptic) for Natural Mineral Water
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Requirement
No. of Samples
Frequency
Remarks (Modes of Conformity etc.)
Material
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Paper Board
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Polyethylene
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Aluminium Foil
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Caps
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Printing Inks
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Requirement for Paper Based Multilayer Laminated/Extruded Composite Sheets
Specific Migration Test
-do-
Once in three months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Storage Test
-do-
Once in three months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Note: If supplier is changed, then FBO has to get all the parameters tested in accordance with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 in FSSAI notified
NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
.
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TABLE 5
Levels of control for Aluminium Cans for Mineral Water as per FSS (Packaging) Regulation, 2018
TEST DETAILS
LEVELS OF CONTROL
Requirement
No. of Samples
Frequency
Remarks (Modes of Conformity etc.)
Material
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Temper
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Mechanical Properties of the alloys for
the body and closure
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Can bod
Once in six months
Visual
Can Ends
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Internal finish
Once in six months
Visual
External Coating
Bottom Rim Coating
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Shape and Dimension
Wall thickness
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Shape and nominal dimension of
closure components
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Top Load / Axial Load / Column
Strength
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Enamel Rater Criteria
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Air Pressure Test
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Slip Angle Test / Wall Mobility Test
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Testing of Ends
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Overall Migration Limit
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Specific Migration Limit
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Water Potability
One
Once in six months
FSSAI notified NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified)
Note: If supplier is changed, then FBO has to get all the parameters tested in accordance with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018 in FSSAI notified
NABL accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified).
