Definition of Packaged Mineral Water

Packaged drinking water uses water from any source which has to be treated and disinfected, a process that could involve filtration, UV or ozone treatment, or reverses osmosis (RO) before it is fit for human consumption.

Packaged Water including water bottle, mineral packaged water, products have been mandated to be registered by Ministry of consumer protection and weight and measurement under packaged commodity rule,2011 of legal metrology act 2009, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). You can read more in detail about the applicable rules and regulations in this link Recommended & Mandatory Standard Packages (Quantity) of packaged commodities.

As per THE LEGAL METROLOGY (PACKAGED COMMODITIES) RULES 2011, Registration of Importer, Packer or Manufacturer is mandatory under the packaged commodity Rule 2011 With Legal Metrology wing under Ministry of Consumer affairs.

Pre-packaged or pre-packed is a commodity which without the purchaser being present is placed in a package of whatever nature, whether sealed or not so that the product contained therein

An application has to be made for approval under Packaged commodity rules 2011 for Registration of Importer, Packer or Manufacturer as per Chapter VI of the Packaged commodity rule (PCR) 27 of legal metrology act 2009:

Process

1. Sharing Preliminary Information with NKG experts
   The Importer / Manufacturer/Packer of any pre-packed commodity will share details of such products with NKG.
2. NKG experts to share regulatory documents
   If the product comes under the scope of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity Rules) 2011 or comes under the scope of the BIS NKG team will share the necessary checklist of documents with the client.
3. Application submission by NKG experts
   After receiving executed documents, NKG will apply online/offline to the Central Legal Metrology Department and BIS
4. Assigning of an officer in Headquarter
   After receiving the application, the Central Legal Metrology Department or BIS will assign an officer to the case.
5. Application processing in Headquarter
   The officer will securitize all submitted documents. If the processing officer is not satisfied and needs further clarification, then he/she may ask further questions.
6. Grant of Approval
   If the processing officer is satisfied with the answers, then he/she may grant the Certificate of Registration under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 or BIS

Products defined by BIS

Packaged Natural Mineral Water, Partly skimmed milk powder, Packaged Drinking Water (Other than Packaged Natural Mineral Water)

RECOMMENDED & MANDATORY STANDARD PACKAGES (QUANTITY) OF PACKAGED COMMODITIES

As per the Food Safety & Standards Prohibition & Restriction on Sales, Regulation, 2011GSR 759(E) and GSR 760(E) BIS Registration of Manufacturer is mandatory and the products fulfill all the safety requirements as per the defined products with their standards.

PROCESS:

1. Sharing Preliminary Information with NKG experts
   The Importer / Manufacturer/of any packaged food will share details of such products with NKG.
2. NKG experts to share regulatory documents
   If the product comes under the scope of BIS, the NKG team will share the necessary checklist of documents with the client.
3. Application submission by NKG experts
   after receiving executed documents, NKG will apply online/offline to BIS.
4. Assigning of an officer in Headquarter
   After receiving the application, the BIS will assign an officer to the case. Application processing in headquarters
5. the officer will securitize all submitted documents. If the processing officer is not satisfied and needs further clarification, then he/she may ask further questions.
6. Assigning a team for audit
   The officer will audit physically and inspect all the machinery and equipment as per the standard. If the processing officer is not satisfied and needs further clarification, then he/she may ask further questions or give some time for changes.
7. Grant of Approval
   If the processing officer is satisfied with the answers, then he/she may grant the Certificate.