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To evaluate a beverage production permit, facility layout, sanitation procedures, production mACHinery, water purifICation process, testing abilities, and records should be verified according to Food safety standards. This document gives a glimpse of the evaluation procedures for a bottled and barreled drinking water production license, helping both manufacturers and inspectors to fill the forms correctly. Continue reading to check the entire list.
Introduction
Beverage products subject to Food Production license management refer to products that are quantitatively packaged, can be drunk directly or mixed with water, and have an ethanol content not exceeding 0.5% by mass. They include:
Scope of License
Bottled/Barreled Drinking Water
Water that is directly sourced from the surface, underground or public water supply system, processed and sealed in packaging materials for direct drinking. Category number: 0601.
- Drinking natural mineral water
- Packaged drinking water:
- Drinking purified water
- Drinking natural spring water
- Drinking natural water
- Other drinking water
Natural Mineral Water
Water that naturally emerges from deep underground or is drilled and collected, contains minerals/trace elements, is uncontaminated, and has stable chemical composition within natural periodic fluctuations.
Production Site Requirements
Required Areas
- Water treatment areas
- Filling protection areas
- Packaging areas
- Raw material warehouses
- Finished product warehouses
- Turnover container inspection area
Workshop Zones
| Zone | Description |
|---|---|
| Non-food areas | Offices, power equipment, etc. |
| General operation | Water treatment, storage, etc. |
| Quasi-clean | Batching, pre-packaging areas |
| Clean operation | Filling protection areas |
clean area Requirements
The filling protection area must filter and purify the air with an Air Filter device. Air cleanliness should reach:
- 10,000 mesh when static (suspended particles, settling bacteria)
- 100 at filling point (or 1000 overall cleanliness)
Equipment Requirements
Essential Equipment
- Water storage equipment
- Water treatment systems
- Cleaning/disinfection systems
- Fully automatic filling/capping
- Automatic coding equipment
- Sterilization equipment
- Inspection equipment
Water Treatment Equipment
Process Control Requirements
Water Source Control
Public water systems: Monitor pH, conductivity, residual gas
Non-public systems: Monitor water quality fluctuations (temperature, etc.)
Minimum monitoring: Once each in flood/dry seasons
Filtration Control
Regular monitoring of filter effects
Membrane filters require integrity monitoring
Regular replacement and backwashing
Sterilization Control
- Ozone: Control concentration to minimize bromate
- UV: Monitor intensity, ｒｅｐｌａｃｅ when needed
- Filtration: Regular membrane replacement
Filling Control
- Foreign matter control devices
- Temperature/volume control
- Capping torque/pressure parameters
- Post-filling inspection
Personnel & Management Systems
Personnel Requirements
All personnel must:
- Obtain health certificates before employment
- Undergo annual health checks
- Includes:
- Food Safety managers
- Technical staff
- Inspectors
- Production workers
Management Systems
- Supplier review system
- Purchase inspection records
- Production process management
- Hygiene monitoring
- Inspection management
- Type inspection every 6 months
Water Quality Standards
Public water systems: Must meet GB 5749 (Sanitary Standard for Drinking Water)
Non-public systems: Must meet GB 5749 source water requirements (except pH)
Natural mineral water: Must meet GB 8537 standards
Food additives: Must comply with GB 2760 standards
faq(Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the aim of a beverage production license review?
The purpose is to check the manufacturer has met the required food safety and hygiene standards before proceeding to manufacture and sell drinks, as well as bottled drinking water.
What requirements must a facility fulfill to produce bottled drinking water?
The facilities must possess proper zoning of clean production area, have sufficient ventilation and pest control systems, use washable material for making surfaces, and divided sections for raw water treatment and for filling, packaging and storage of bottled drinking water.
What water treatment processes must be applied while producing bottled or barreled drinking water?
Depending on the source water used, it can go through a series of water treatment processes, such as filtration and reverse osmosis minigation, and disinfecting treatment, which include Ozone method and UV disinfectation.
What testing capabilities is drinking water manufacturer supposed to possess?
The manufacturer must either have its own laboratory facilities for conducting scientific testing for the water such as chemical and biological analysis or be able to use third parties’ laboratories.
What documentation must be submitted in order to get a beverage production license?
The document must include business registration information, facility layout, water source identification information and descriptions of equipment used for production as well as waste generating
How is hygiene control evaluated during the licensing process?
The licensing body wires the mechanisms of hygiene control, cleanliness and waste generation to evaluate the license.
What is the time frame for the review of beverage production license?
While the time frame may often vary for different jurisdictions, in general, it can take several weeks and few months to complete the review of the license application.
What are the common reasons behind failing to get a license for producing drinking water?
Common causes of refusal include improper zoning, absence of sufficient treatment measures, lack of certificate of test results, absence of hygiene control records, among others.
