Carbonated Spring Water
Carbonated spring water is regulated as bottled water by FDA (21 CFR 165.110) and is a calorie-free beverage. There are no nutritional concerns.
What it is
Spring water (water from an underground formation that flows naturally to the surface) that has been carbonated by injection of carbon dioxide gas.
Beverage base providing effervescence; used in flavored sparkling waters and soft drinks.
Why it's flagged
- mild dental erosion potential (low)
What regulators actually say
"Spring water means water derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth at an identified location."
"Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standardized bottled water under 21 CFR 165.110; permitted food.
European Union — EFSA
Regulated as natural mineral water / spring water under Directive 2009/54/EC.
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