Water
Also known as: aqua / water, water / aqua, H2O, dihydrogen monoxide, Dihydrogen oxide
Water used in food and beverages is regulated by the FDA under 21 CFR 165.110, which sets standards of identity and quality covering microbiological, physical, chemical, and radiological contaminants. Universally safe at any reasonable dietary dose; essential for life.
What it is
Water intended for human consumption; the most common ingredient in processed foods and beverages. Bottled water is regulated as a food under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Solvent, bulking agent, hydration medium, and processing aid in nearly all food and beverage manufacturing.
What regulators actually say
"Bottled water is water that is intended for human consumption and that is sealed in bottles or other containers with no added ingredients except that it may optionally contain safe and suitable antimicrobial agents."
"The bottled water standard of quality establishes allowable levels for substances in bottled water, including limits related to microbiological quality, physical quality, chemical quality, and radiological quality."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated under 21 CFR 165.110 (bottled water) and 21 CFR Part 129 (CGMPs for processing and bottling).
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