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Ministry of Public Health Notification (No. 462) B.E. 2568 (2025) Re: Drinking Water in Sealed Containers
Local Title:
ประกาศกระทรวงสาธารณสุข (ฉบับที่ ๔๖๒) พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๘ ออกตามความในพระราชบัญญัติอาหาร พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๒ เรื่อง น้ำบริโภคในภาชนะบรรจุที่ปิดสนิท
Country/Region:
Thailand
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Public Health
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-12-11
Implementation Date:
2025-12-12
Applicable Scope:
Beverage
Document
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Official MOPH Notification No. 462 on Drinking Water in Sealed Containers
Ministry of Public Health Notification (No. 462) B.E. 2568 (2025) Re: Drinking Water in Sealed Containers
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Summary

This notification establishes the standards for drinking water in sealed containers in Thailand. It defines the product scope, which includes water identified by its source and carbonated water, while excluding natural mineral water. The regulation specifies quality requirements covering physical, chemical, and microbiological properties. It also details provisions for food additives, manufacturing practices (GMP), container specifications, and comprehensive labeling rules. The appendix provides a detailed list of maximum limits for various contaminants. This notification consolidates and replaces several previous regulations on the subject.

Contents

Clause 1: Enforcement

Clause 2: Repeal

Clause 3: Prescribed Food

Clause 4: Definitions

Clause 5: Treatment of Water Identified by its Source

Clause 6: Quality or Standards

Clause 7: Use of Food Additives

Clause 8: Production and Import Requirements

Clause 9: Containers

Clause 10: Labeling

Clause 11: Prohibited Claims

Clause 12: Transitional Provisions

Appendix: Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Drinking Water in Sealed Containers

History
2025-12-11
Ministry of Public Health Notification (No. 462) B.E. 2568 (2025) Re: Drinking Water in Sealed Containers
In force
Release Date: 2025-12-11
Implementation Date : 2025-12-12
2010-07-26
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Release Date: 2010-07-26
Implementation Date : 2010-09-17
2004-11-10
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Release Date: 2004-11-10
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2002-05-30
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2001-07-24
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1991-02-26
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1981-09-07
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Implementation Date : 1981-09-25
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