N.M. Admin. Code § 7.6.2.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 7.6.2.13 - BOTTLED DRINKING WATER MANUFACTURED FOOD REQUIREMENTS

A. In addition to meeting the requirements specified in 7.6.2.11 NMAC, food processing plants that produce bottled drinking water shall comply with the requirements specified in this section.

B. Bottled drinking water processing operational requirements and standards.

(1) The bottled drinking water plant shall follow generally accepted good manufacturing practice such as contained in 21 CFR Part 129 or the international bottled water association bottled water code of practice.

(2) Bottled drinking water which is bottled through lines or equipment used for food or milk products shall demonstrate (assure) that the cleaning process prevents adulteration of the bottled water. Bottled drinking water shall not be transported or stored in bulk tanks used for any non-food product, nor processed or bottled through equipment or lines used for any non-food product.

C. Bottled drinking water labeling requirements. All bottled drinking water labels shall meet the requirements specified in Subsection C of 7.6.2.11 NMAC.

D. Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise provided, samples shall be collected, prepared, and examined using the most current methods for the examination of drinking water listed in 40 CFR Part 141 or by other methods for the examination of drinking water approved by the United States environmental protection agency. Examination of samples shall be performed by an approved laboratory.

E. Monitoring requirements.

(1) Bottled drinking water plants shall be required to submit one microbiological sample per finished product per week. A copy of the microbiological analysis report shall be submitted within 10 working days of analysis to the regulatory authority. Any coliform or fecal coliform positive result shall require the plant owner or operator to notify the regulatory authority within 24 hours and to submit to resampling guidelines specified in 20.7.10 NMAC.

(2) Bottled drinking water plants that know that a maximum contaminant level, as specified in 20.7.10 NMAC, has been exceeded or who have reason to believe circumstances exist that may adversely affect the safety of bottled drinking water, including but not limited to source contamination, spills, accidents, natural disasters, or breakdowns in treatment, shall notify the regulatory authority within 24 hours.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.6.2.13

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 21, November 13, 2018, eff. 12/1/2018