Permission to produce.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Company registration Registration of the product with the food and drug regulator Premises meeting the required standards Water analysis from an accredited laboratory Inspection Renewal, periodically
WHY PRODUCT REGISTRATION MATTERS
Selling unregistered packaged water attracts enforcement and excludes you from formal distribution.
WHAT REGISTRATION TYPICALLY INVOLVES
Application and documentation Facility inspection Water and product analysis Label approval Fees A registration number appearing on the product
WHAT PREMISES REQUIREMENTS TYPICALLY COVER
Layout separating stages Surfaces that can be cleaned Water and drainage Ventilation Protection from pests and contamination Staff facilities and hygiene arrangements Storage
WHY LAYOUT MATTERS
Contamination occurs where treated and untreated areas are not separated.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE LEASING PREMISES
Establish the requirements and assess the building.
WHAT ELSE MAY APPLY
Local authority permits Environmental approvals Water abstraction permissions Employer registration
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ABSTRACTION
Whether drawing water requires permission.
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Registration renewal and periodic re-analysis.
WHAT TO KEEP
Every certificate, analysis result and inspection report.
WHAT INSPECTIONS EXAMINE
Premises condition and hygiene Treatment equipment and its maintenance Water and product test results Labelling Staff health and hygiene Records
WHAT TO VERIFY
Current requirements, directly with the regulator.
