Problems in Classification and Quality of Potable Water in Russia
The issues concerning classification of potable water are considered. Russian and international regulatory documents significantly differ by many items or have fuzzy formulation that creates the certain problems in product declaration and misinform the consumer.The term “mineral water” assuming availability of any healing property in water has lost its initial physical meaning. Comparative analysis of regulatory documents of Russian and international legislation for various types of water is given, the general recommendations on documentation harmonization are provided.