Ensuring the Purity of Your Beverage: The Importance of Drinking Water Control

To maintain water quality, rigorous testing methods are employed. These include ISO standards like ISO 9308-1, ISO 9308-2, and much more.
October 31, 2023 by
Ensuring the Purity of Your Beverage: The Importance of Drinking Water Control
Stany Castillo


The beverage industry is a diverse world of flavors, concoctions, and quenchers. Behind the scenes of crafting your favorite beverages, one essential ingredient takes the spotlight - water. It serves as the canvas upon which flavors are painted, but its purity is paramount to ensure your safety and satisfaction. In this blog post, we delve into the critical role of drinking water control in the beverage industry and how it safeguards your health.

The Essence of Water Quality

Water is the lifeblood of the beverage industry. It mingles with various ingredients from animal, vegetable, and synthetic sources to create the drinks you love. However, its importance goes beyond quenching your thirst. Contaminated water can become a vector for diseases, making it crucial to scrutinize its physicochemical and microbiological properties.

EU Directive: Setting the Standards

The European Union's Directive (EU) 2020/2184 outlines the minimum parameters for drinking water. It places a particular emphasis on bacteria like E. coli, which are indicators of fecal contamination. The directive also introduces controls for Enterococci and culturable organisms. In instances where water quality concerns arise, additional tests for pathogens such as Salmonella and parasites like Entamoeba histolitica, Giardia intestinalis, or Cryptosporidium parvum become necessary.

Microbial Parameters: Indicators of Quality

Microbiological parameters and indicators like Escherichia coli, Enterococci, and Coliform bacteria play a significant role in determining water quality. Their presence or absence serves as a warning sign, reflecting the production conditions and environment. They are vital tools for ensuring Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).



Methods of Analysis

To maintain water quality, rigorous testing methods are employed. These include ISO standards like ISO 9308-1, ISO 9308-2, ISO 7899-2, ISO 14189, ISO 6222, ISO 9308-1, ISO 9308-2, ISO 10705-2, and ISO 10705-3.

In conclusion, the purity of water is not just a concern for health-conscious individuals, but also a critical element of the beverage industry. Drinking water control and stringent testing methods help maintain the highest standards, ensuring that the beverages you enjoy are not only delicious but also safe.

Condalab products for Drinking Water Control:


Clostridium perfringens

 

CAT.

PRODUCT

NORMATIVE

PACK SIZE

4709

Clostridium Perfringens Agar (m-CP)

Council Directive 98/83/EC

30 Water Plates

1132

Clostridium Perfringens Agar Base (m-CP)

ISO 7937, ISO 14189

500 g

4660

TSC Agar Base (Tryptose Sulfite Cycloserine)

Council Directive 98/83/EC

10 x 100 ml

4661

TSC Agar Base (Tryptose Sulfite Cycloserine)

ISO 7937, ISO 14189

10 x 200 ml

4728

TSC Agar Base (Tryptose Sulfite Cycloserine)

ISO 7937, ISO 14189

30 Water Plates

 

 

 

E. coli / Coliforms

 

CAT.

PRODUCT

NORMATIVE

PACK SIZE

4702

Chapman TTC Agar (Tergitol 7 Agar)

 

30 Water Plates

1076

Chapman TTC Agar (Tergitol 7 Agar)

 

500 g

981

Chromogenic Coliforms Agar (CCA)

ISO 9308

20 Plates

4721

Chromogenic Coliforms Agar (CCA)

ISO 9308

30 Water Plates

2080

Chromogenic Coliforms Agar (CCA)

ISO 9308

500 g

4722

Fecal Coliforms Agar (m-FC)

 

30 Water Plates

1127

Fecal Coliforms Agar Base (m-FC)

 

500 g

2182

m-Agar Lactose Glucuronide (mLGA)

 

500 g

4102

M-CC Broth

 

50 Tubes

 

 

Enterobacteriaceae

 

CAT.

PRODUCT

NORMATIVE

PACK SIZE

5003

MacConkey Agar

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 21150, ISO 21567

10 x 100 ml

900

MacConkey Agar

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 21150, ISO 21567

20 Plates

1052

MacConkey Agar

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 21150, ISO 21567

500 g

1035

MacConkey Agar Nº 2

 

500 g


Enterococcus (intestinal)

CAT.

PRODUCT

NORMATIVE

PACK SIZE

952

Bile Esculin Azide Agar

ISO 7899-2

20 Plates

1372

Bile Esculin Azide Agar

ISO 7899-2

500 g

1070

Enterococcus Selective Agar (Enterococcosel Agar)

 

500 g

1034

KF Streptococcal Agar

 

500 g

946

Slanetz-Bartley Medium

ISO 7899-2

20 Plates

4710

Slanetz-Bartley Medium

ISO 7899-2

30 Water Plates

1109

Slanetz-Bartley Medium

ISO 7899-2

500 g

 

 

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

 

CAT.

PRODUCT

NORMATIVE

PACK SIZE

1011

Bismuth Sulfite Agar (Wilson Blair)

USP

500 g

5122

Cetrimide Agar

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 22717

10 x 100 ml

916

Cetrimide Agar

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 22717

20 Plates

4704

Cetrimide Agar

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 22717

30 Water Plates

1102

Cetrimide Agar Base

ISO 16266

500 g

4740

Pseudomonas Agar CN

European Pharmacopeia, USP, ISO 22717

30 Water Plates

1153

Pseudomonas CN Agar Base

ISO 16266

500 g

 

Total Mesophilic Bacteria

 

CAT.

PRODUCT

NORMATIVE

PACK SIZE

1190

TGEA Medium (Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Agar)

ISO 6222

500 g

4671

Yeast Extract Agar (YEA)

ISO 6222

10 x 100 ml

4672

Yeast Extract Agar (YEA)

ISO 6222

10 x 200 ml

4022

Yeast Extract Agar (YEA)

ISO 6222

20 Tubes

4703

Yeast Extract Agar (YEA)

ISO 6222

30 Water Plates

1049

Yeast Extract Agar (YEA)

 

500 g


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