Archive · 21 Aug 2025
FSSAI Introduces Stricter Safety Checks for Bottled Water Plants
Imagine the government wants to make sure the water you buy in bottles is super safe.
They're making new rules!
First, they'll check every water bottling plant before they can sell water.
They'll look at the water's source, how clean the plant is, and how the bottles are filled.
Even the big brands like Bisleri and Aquafina have to follow these new rules.
Before, the government didn't always check, but now they will.
This is to keep people from getting sick and make sure the water is clean and safe to drink.
FSSAI introduces mandatory inspections and audits for bottled water plants.
Companies now must meet hygiene and safety standards before license issuance.
The move follows the removal of mandatory BIS certification for packaged water.
The new rules apply to both small and major brands in the market.
Industry leaders and medical experts welcome the stricter regulations.
- Who
- FSSAI, bottled water companies, and consumers.
- What
- FSSAI is implementing stricter regulations for bottled water, including mandatory inspections and audits.
- When
- The new regulations are being implemented now.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure the safety and quality of bottled water, protect public health, and combat potential contamination.
Industry View
Consumer Perspective
Safety Compliance
Industry View
Focus on strengthening public health and safety by combating counterfeit bottled water.
Consumer Perspective
Fully complies with all applicable Indian food regulations, which are committed to delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to consumers.
- Market Value (2024-25)
- $9.5 billion
- Projected Market Value (2033)
- $29.7 billion
- Market Growth (CAGR)
- 12.45%
- Brands in Market
- 200+
- BIS-licensed manufacturers (Feb 2024)
- 6,244 (packaged water), 32 (mineral water)