How to identify real and fake mineral water bottles?

In today's era, the trend of packaged bottled water has become common. Be it college, office canteen or train journey, people often use packaged mineral water to quench their thirst.

India's waterman Rajendra Singh believes that water could be the main cause of the third world war. At the same time, according to the United Nations, given the changes caused by climate change and increasing human demands for water, conflicts will increase unless water resources are managed through science-based water diplomacy. Meanwhile, the demand for water as well as clean mineral water is increasing across the world.

At the same time, in today's era the trend of Packaged Drinking Water has become common. Be it school, college, office canteen or while traveling by train, people often use packaged mineral water to quench their thirst. The market of mineral water has become quite big, after Corona, the importance of cleanliness can be seen in the habits of people.

The market of selling contaminated water in the name of mineral water is also running rampant. Due to which it can have a deep impact on our health, drinking contaminated water can cause many serious diseases. Like digestive problems, vomiting and diarrhea. In such a situation, the question arises that how to identify real and fake packed mineral water?

5 easy ways to check the authenticity of a mineral bottle

In India, news of adulteration in mineral water bottles is often heard. Therefore, it is important that you check the authenticity of Packaged Drinking Water when purchasing it. You can check the authenticity of a mineral water bottle with these 5 easy methods:

See ISI Mark:

First of all, look for the ISI mark on the bottle. There is a mark of ISI (Indian Standards Institute), which ensures that the water meets the quality and safety standards. If the bottle does not have ISI mark, do not buy it.

How to check on Indian Standards Institute's Bis Care app

• download app
• Go to verify license details option
• Enter CM/L no
• Manufacturer name here
• Company Address, District and State
• Check ISI Number and Validity

Check FSSAI License Number:

Look for the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) license number on the bottle. This license number determines that the manufacturer has met all the required criteria. You can check the validity of the license number on the FSSAI website.

Check the bottle and cap:

Check the bottle and cap carefully. There should be no scratches, holes or leaks on the bottle. The cap should also be sealed and there should be no signs of tampering. If there is any damage on the bottle or cap, do not buy it.

Check Expiry Date:

Check the expiry date on the bottle. Drinking water after the expiry date can cause health problems. Therefore, ensure that it is not past its expiry date.

Check the taste and color of water:

The taste and color of mineral water should be clear. If the water has any strange smell or taste or if there is a change in color, do not drink it.

Try to buy mineral water from reputed brands only. Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight. Drink the opened bottle as soon as possible.

If you have any doubt about the authenticity of the bottle, do not purchase it and inform the relevant authorities.