QCVN 6-1:2010/BYT specifies food safety indicators and management requirements for bottled natural mineral water and bottled drinking water used for refreshment purposes. This regulation does not apply to functional foods.
Distinguishing Natural Mineral Water and Bottled Drinking Water under QCVN 6-1:2010/BYT Certification
How are natural mineral water and bottled drinking water under QCVN 6-1:2010/BYT distinguished from ordinary drinking water?
Water products are clearly differentiated from other common drinking water by:
- Containing specific levels of mineral salts with defined proportions, along with trace elements or other components;
- Being extracted directly from natural sources or boreholes tapping underground aquifers within protected zones to prevent contamination or external impacts on physical and chemical quality;
- Maintaining stable composition, flow rate, and temperature regardless of natural fluctuations;
- Being extracted under conditions ensuring initial microbiological purity and chemical integrity of characteristic components;
- Being bottled at the source under strict hygienic conditions and only treated using one or a combination of the following methods, provided they do not alter the essential composition of the mineral water compared to the source:
- Removal of unstable elements and compounds containing iron, manganese, sulfide, or arsenic through decantation and/or filtration, and where necessary, rapid aeration;
- Removal or addition of carbon dioxide;
- Sterilization using ultraviolet radiation.
Applicable Entities
This regulation applies to:
- Organizations and individuals importing, producing, and trading bottled natural mineral water and bottled drinking water in Vietnam;
- Relevant organizations and individuals.
Benefits of QCVN 6-1:2010/BYT Certification for Bottled Natural Mineral Water
Certification under QCVN 6-1:2010/BYT brings many benefits to businesses and consumers:
- Ensuring quality and safety: Guarantees compliance with strict safety and quality requirements, enhancing consumer trust.
- Legal compliance: Demonstrates adherence to regulations governing production and distribution.
- Enhancing brand reputation: Shows commitment to quality and safety, increasing brand value.
- Expanding market opportunities: Certified products gain easier access to international markets.
- Risk control and continuous improvement: Encourages ongoing monitoring and improvement of product quality.
- Protecting consumer health: Ensures products meet food safety standards.
- Supporting marketing activities: Certification serves as a strong promotional tool.
Limits on Health-Related Substances
Bottled natural mineral water must not contain substances exceeding the limits specified in the regulation.
- Chemical indicators related to food safety (Appendices I & II);
- Microbiological indicators (Appendix III).
Regulations on Production Facilities
Installation for bottled mineral water production must prevent contamination:
- Pipelines and storage tanks must use suitable materials and avoid contamination;
- Equipment and bottling systems must meet hygiene requirements;
- Production must be halted immediately if contamination is detected until causes are resolved;
- Compliance must be periodically inspected.
These are key details regarding QCVN 6-1:2010/BYT certification for natural mineral water and bottled drinking water.
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Published date: 09/01/2024
