Food Safety Incidents

Heavy Metals has been detected in Mineral Water.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Mar 31, 2025 10:00:00 PM

On March 18, 2025, an incident involving the detection of heavy metals in mineral water was reported. The source of this issue is traced back to Japan, where the contamination was identified. This incident falls under the category of control, highlighting the importance of monitoring food safety standards.

The presence of heavy metals in mineral water raises significant concerns regarding contamination. Heavy metals can pose health risks, making their detection in consumable products a serious issue. Authorities are tasked with ensuring that such products meet safety regulations to protect public health.

The information regarding this incident was sourced from the Macau Food Safety Information, specifically the Department of Food Safety of the IAM. The department plays a crucial role in overseeing food safety and ensuring that products available to consumers are free from harmful contaminants.

This incident emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring and control measures in the food and beverage industry. Continued scrutiny of product safety is essential to prevent similar occurrences and to maintain consumer trust in the safety of drinking water and other food products.

  • Incident: Heavy Metals has been detected in Mineral Water.
  • Date: 2025-03-18
  • Product: Mineral Water
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  • Origin of issue: Japan
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  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Contaminants
  • Source: Macau Food Safety Information - Department of Food Safety of the IAM