Question

    BIS certification for drinking water is a:

    A Binding regulation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Obligatory standard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mandatory standard. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Voluntary standard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Packaged Drinking Water (other than Natural Mineral Water) as per IS 14543 : 2016 and Packaged Natural Mineral Water as per IS 13428 : 2005 are under compulsory certification of BIS as per Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulation, 2011. Accordingly, no person shall manufacture, sell or exhibit for sale Packaged Drinking Water and Natural Mineral Water except under the Bureau of Indian Standards Certification Mark.

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