Bottled water passes safety checks

April 12, 2013

All 60 samples of bottled water recently collected by the Centre for Food Safety have passed quality tests.
 
It collected locally produced and imported water samples from food factories, supermarkets and convenience stores in February and March.
 
Natural mineral, distilled, and artificially mineralised water, and carboys of water for dispensers, were checked for E.coli, total coliform bacteria, and other pathogens.
 
Despite the satisfactory results, the centre reminded the public to buy bottled water from reliable shops, to check the expiry date, and to avoid buying or drinking expired bottled water as well as those improperly sealed or with damaged packaging.
 
Bottled water should be consumed as soon as possible once the bottle is opened.