Drinking water (ICS code(s): 13.060.20)

BOS 262:2023Edition 2.0 Bottled natural mineral water — Specification; (17 page(s), in English)

This Botswana Standard specifies the physical, chemical and microbiological requirements for bottled natural mineral water for human consumption, bottled at the source. It also specifies permissible treatments and the requirements for bottling and labelling.

NOTE The water may be offered as bottled non-carbonated (still) natural mineral water or as bottled carbonated (sparkling) natural mineral water. This standard excludes water that contains sugar, sweeteners, flavourants or other additives.