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According to Regulation 360A of Food Regulation 1985, natural mineral water shall be under ground water which is obtained for human consumption from subterranean water-bearing strata through a spring, well, bore or other exit, with or without the addition of carbon dioxide. No natural mineral water shall be fortified or enriched.

However, packaged drinking water may contain added chlorides, bicarbonates and sulphate salts of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium, and carbon dioxide as stipulated in Regulation 360B of Food Regulation 1985. Packaged drinking water shall be potable water or treated potable water, other than natural mineral water, that is hermetically sealed in bottles or other packages and is intended for human consumption. Packaged drinking water shall comply with the standard as prescribed in the Twenty-fifth Schedule. Please refer to Twenty-fifth Schedule on the maximum permitted proportion for mineral in packaged drinking water.

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References

Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017a). Food Regulations 1985. Regulation 360A & 360B.

Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017b). Food Regulations 1985. Twenty-fifth Schedule.