The following is required in order to qualify for membership to
SANBWA:
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A recent (within the last 3 months)
certificate of analysis of mineral content.
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A recent (within last 3 months) SABS certificate of microbiological analysis, being plate count, total coliform and E-Coli, Clostridium perfringens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa levels.
Compliance to all relevant standards.
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A recent (within last 3 months) SABS
certificate of analysis on toxics and pesticide
residue levels, compliance to all relevant standards.
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A certificate from the local Health Department
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A Department of Water Affairs certificate authorising the exploitation of the water for commercial purposes
in the case of natural underground sources.
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A certificate from a professional hydrogeologist. The certificate shall conform to the requirements as set out in 1.2 of
Appendix 2 of the “Guidelines & Standards for Bottling lines.
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Adherence to all futher requirements as per
SANBWA Guidelines and Standards.
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Adherence to the pertinent labelling legislation. Please provide a copy of the label to be used.
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After meeting all above requirements, a plant inspection will be performed by the SANBWA representatives. Evaluation results should meet SANBWA requirements as set out in the “Guidelines and Standards”.
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The use of the SANBWA logo is not allowed on flavoured mineral water, although the phrase “bottled at a SANBWA approved source" may be used on the label.
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The above certificates are to be submitted with the accompanying
application form and signed by the company director.
