Bottled water in UAE is safe, ADFCA says

Alleged dangers surrounding bottled water have resurfaced, prompting authorities to address public concerns.

A video circulated recently on social media sparked residents’ fears about the safety of bottled water, as it claimed that it causes fatigue, headaches and affects the immune system when swallowed.

The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) confirmed yesterday that all brands of bottled water are safe for consumption. It also stressed that companies in the market comply with the UAE’s technical regulation of labelling their products in an accurate manner, and declared all ingredients used in the composition of bottled water.

According to the UAE and Gulf Standards No. UAE.S GSO 1025: 2014 for bottled water, the pH level of bottled water should be between 6.5 and 8.5. The percentage of dissolved solids in bottled water should also be between 100 and 600 parts per million (ppm).

The food authority noted that all products in the UAE market are safe, and that bottled water are packaged and transported in containers manufactured from approved substances.