MFDA suspends Handy Water glass bottles over contamination
MFDA said the contamination was identified in drinking water produced by the Handy Water Bottling Plant.
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The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) on Tuesday ordered the suspension of use of glass-bottled drinking water marketed under the brand name Handy Water after contamination was detected.
In a statement, the MFDA said the contamination was identified in drinking water produced by the Handy Water Bottling Plant. The suspension applies to the following glass bottle sizes:
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330 ml
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550 ml
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1 litre
The authority said the affected water does not meet drinking water standards set by the World Health Organization.
The MFDA advised the public to stop using glass-bottled water of this brand as a precaution, citing potential public health concerns. The suspension will remain in place until further notice.
