Surat: The health department teams of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) sealed 21 mineral water suppliers shops and plants for not possessing Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification.
Dr Ashish Naik, chief health officer, SMC said, “In this summer time, we can’t take chances with the people’s health . We will punish all those who don’t follow prescribed norms and standards for water quality. BIS certification is must for all those selling mineral water.” The plants sealed include those of Dev Aqua Water in Dindoli, Varun Mineral Water in Varachha, Dhara Enterprises in Palanpur Patia, Sagar Water in Bhathena –Udhna among others. tnn