Carbonated Natural Mineral Water
Also known as: natural sparkling mineral water
Carbonated natural mineral water is generally recognized as safe; it provides hydration and minerals with no known adverse effects in normal consumption.
What it is
Natural mineral water that has been carbonated with carbon dioxide, either from its natural source or added during bottling.
Beverage base; provides hydration, minerals, and effervescence.
What regulators actually say
"Mineral water is bottled water containing not less than 250 parts per million total dissolved solids... originating from a geologically and physically protected underground water source."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FDA regulates bottled water (including mineral water) under 21 CFR 165.110; mineral water must contain not less than 250 ppm total dissolved solids.
European Union — EFSA
Regulated in the EU under Directive 2009/54/EC on natural mineral waters.
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