This standard specifies the product classification, requirements, inspection method, inspection rules as well as marking, packing, transportation and storage of drinking natural mineral water.
This standard is applicable to the production, inspection and marketing of drinking natural mineral water.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent modification to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of these documents is applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document is applicable to this standard.
GB 7718 "General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods"
GB/T 8538 "Methods for Examination of Drinking Natural Mineral Water"
GB/T 13727 "Geologic Exploration Specification of Natural Mineral Water"
GB 16330 "Hygienic Specifications of Factory for Drinking Natural Mineral Water"
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions are applicable to this standard.
3.1
Drinking natural mineral water
It refers to the water that gushes naturally or collected through well drilling from deep under ground, contains a certain amount of mineral substances, microelements or other compositions, is not contaminated in a certain area and has been protected against contamination by taking preventive measures; generally, its dynamic indexes, such as chemical compositions, discharge and water temperature, are relatively stable within the natural periodical fluctuation range.
