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IS 13360 : 2013Packaged Natural Mineral Water

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Codex Stan 108 · EU Directive 2009/54/EC

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IS 13360:2013 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for packaged natural mineral water. IS 13360 specifies requirements for packaged natural mineral water — water from protected underground sources that is bottled at the source without chemical treatment. It is the BIS standard that mineral water brands must comply with for ISI certification.

Specification for packaged natural mineral water covering source requirements, chemical composition limits, microbiological requirements, packaging, labelling, and testing.

Overview

Status: Current
Usage level: Specialized
Domain: Environmental — Public Health Engineering
Type: Specification

International equivalents

Codex Stan 108-1981 · Codex Alimentarius (WHO/FAO)EU Directive 2009/54/EC · European Union

Typically used with

IS 10500 IS 3025

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5Key values 2Tables 2FAQs

Practical Notes

! IS 13360 is for NATURAL mineral water (from underground source). IS 14543 is for PACKAGED DRINKING water (treated tap/surface water).

! ISI mark on mineral water bottles indicates compliance with IS 13360.

! Chemical treatment (chlorination, RO) is NOT allowed for natural mineral water — only physical filtration, UV, or ozonation.

! Source protection and regular testing are mandatory for ISI certification.

Frequently referenced clauses

Cl. 3 — Source requirements (underground, protected from contamination)

Cl. 4 — Chemical composition limits (TDS, pH, heavy metals)

Cl. 5 — Microbiological requirements (E. coli, coliform, count)

Cl. 6 — Treatment allowed (filtration, UV, ozonation — NOT chemical treatment)

Cl. 7 — Packaging and labelling

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International Equivalents

Similar International Standards

Codex Stan 108-1981Codex Alimentarius (WHO/FAO)

HighCurrent

Standard for Natural Mineral Waters

Both define natural mineral water from protected underground sources with similar composition and microbiological limits.

EU Directive 2009/54/ECEuropean Union

HighCurrent

Natural Mineral Waters Directive

Both require natural source, no chemical treatment, and specific labelling requirements.

Key Differences

≠IS 13360 requires min 150 mg/L TDS. EU has no minimum TDS requirement but requires declaration.

≠IS 13360: 1.5 mg/L max. EU: 5.0 mg/L max (higher allowed).

Key Similarities

≈All require protected underground source, natural composition, and prohibition of chemical treatment.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	IS Value	International	Source
Fluoride limit	1.5 mg/L	5.0 mg/L	EU 2009/54/EC

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Key Values5

Quick Reference Values

TDSMin 150 mg/L

pH range6.5 - 8.5

Fluoride max1.5 mg/L

Nitrate max45 mg/L

E. coliAbsent in 250 mL

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables

Table 1 — Chemical limits (fluoride, nitrate, heavy metals)

Table 2 — Microbiological limits

Frequently Asked Questions2

What is the difference between IS 13360 and IS 14543?+

IS 13360 = natural mineral water from underground source, minimal treatment allowed. IS 14543 = packaged drinking water from any source (including surface water), treated by RO/UV/chlorination.

Is ISI mark mandatory for mineral water?+

Yes. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification with ISI mark to IS 13360 is mandatory for selling packaged natural mineral water in India.

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Codex Stan 108 · EU Directive 2009/54/EC

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PDF Google Compare BIS Portal

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Specification for packaged natural mineral water covering source requirements, chemical composition limits, microbiological requirements, packaging, labelling, and testing.

Overview

Status: Current
Usage level: Specialized
Domain: Environmental — Public Health Engineering
Type: Specification

International equivalents

Codex Stan 108-1981 · Codex Alimentarius (WHO/FAO)EU Directive 2009/54/EC · European Union

Typically used with

IS 10500 IS 3025

Also on InfraLens for IS 13360

5Key values 2Tables 2FAQs

Practical Notes

! IS 13360 is for NATURAL mineral water (from underground source). IS 14543 is for PACKAGED DRINKING water (treated tap/surface water).

! ISI mark on mineral water bottles indicates compliance with IS 13360.

! Chemical treatment (chlorination, RO) is NOT allowed for natural mineral water — only physical filtration, UV, or ozonation.

! Source protection and regular testing are mandatory for ISI certification.

Frequently referenced clauses

Cl. 3 — Source requirements (underground, protected from contamination)

Cl. 4 — Chemical composition limits (TDS, pH, heavy metals)

Cl. 5 — Microbiological requirements (E. coli, coliform, count)

Cl. 6 — Treatment allowed (filtration, UV, ozonation — NOT chemical treatment)

Cl. 7 — Packaging and labelling

mineral waterpackaged waterdrinking waterFSSAIwater quality

International Equivalents

Similar International Standards

Codex Stan 108-1981Codex Alimentarius (WHO/FAO)

HighCurrent

Standard for Natural Mineral Waters

Both define natural mineral water from protected underground sources with similar composition and microbiological limits.

EU Directive 2009/54/ECEuropean Union

HighCurrent

Natural Mineral Waters Directive

Both require natural source, no chemical treatment, and specific labelling requirements.

Key Differences

≠IS 13360 requires min 150 mg/L TDS. EU has no minimum TDS requirement but requires declaration.

≠IS 13360: 1.5 mg/L max. EU: 5.0 mg/L max (higher allowed).

Key Similarities

≈All require protected underground source, natural composition, and prohibition of chemical treatment.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	IS Value	International	Source
Fluoride limit	1.5 mg/L	5.0 mg/L	EU 2009/54/EC

⚠ Verify details from original standards before use

Key Values5

Quick Reference Values

TDSMin 150 mg/L

pH range6.5 - 8.5

Fluoride max1.5 mg/L

Nitrate max45 mg/L

E. coliAbsent in 250 mL

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables

Table 1 — Chemical limits (fluoride, nitrate, heavy metals)

Table 2 — Microbiological limits

Frequently Asked Questions2

What is the difference between IS 13360 and IS 14543?+

IS 13360 = natural mineral water from underground source, minimal treatment allowed. IS 14543 = packaged drinking water from any source (including surface water), treated by RO/UV/chlorination.

Is ISI mark mandatory for mineral water?+

Yes. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification with ISI mark to IS 13360 is mandatory for selling packaged natural mineral water in India.

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IS 13360 : 2013Packaged Natural Mineral Water

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International Equivalents

Key Values5

Tables & Referenced Sections

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Frequently Asked Questions2

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IS 13360 : 2013Packaged Natural Mineral Water

Overview

International Equivalents

Key Values5

Tables & Referenced Sections

Related Resources on InfraLens

Frequently Asked Questions2

QA/QC Inspection Templates

More related