Antigua and Barbuda Standard for Packaged Water (Mineral Water, Spring Water, Purified Water)

0.0 FOREWORD

0.1 This standard has been prepared to set levels of quality and safety for packaged water, produced and traded in the Caricom region.

0.2 Packaged water that complies with this standard, and is processed according to the Caricom Code of Hygienic Practice for the Collecting, Processing and Marketing of Packaged Water, can qualify to use the Caricom Standard Mark.

0.3 In several Caricom countries water from natural springs or sources are being packaged and sold. There are many underground reservoirs that are capable of exploitation, which have not been exposed to any pollution, and can be used to satisfy a growing demand for naturally pure water, or water containing certain minerals. Purified waters from other sources are also entering the trade, and it is now desirable to set standards for the production and promotion of such products.

0.5 This standard will be reviewed, and may be revised from time to time to allow for changes in manufacturing technology or consumer preferences within the Caribbean Community.

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies requirements for the purity, treatment, bacteriological acceptability, packaging and labelling of all packaged waters that are prepackaged for sale and used as beverages or in foods.

1.2 This standard does not apply to water distributed by public water supply system, to the carbonated beverage soda water, or to packaged water sold for purposes other than as a beverage.

1.3 This standard should be used in conjunction with the Caricom Code of Hygienic Practice for the Collecting, Processing and Marketing of Packaged Water CCS... 2000.

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