Natural Spring Water
Spring water is a basic hydration ingredient with no inherent health concerns when from a regulated source. The FDA defines bottled water types under 21 CFR 165.110 with specific quality requirements covering microbial, chemical, and radiological contaminants.
What it is
Water collected from an underground formation that flows naturally to the earth's surface, bottled at the source.
Solvent, hydration ingredient, base for beverages and processed foods.
Why it's flagged
- potential mineral variability
- rare contamination if not properly tested
What regulators actually say
"Spring water is water derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth."
"FDA regulates bottled water as a packaged food product. Bottled water must meet certain standards including standard of identity and standard of quality."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as a food under 21 CFR 165.110; standard of identity for spring water defined.
European Union — EFSA
Natural mineral and spring water regulated under EU Directive 2009/54/EC.
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