Health department halts bottled water factory production in Roi Et (video)

The Department of Health has ordered an immediate halt to production at a bottled water factory in Roi Et province.

The decision was made following the release of a shocking video showing water being manually filled into bottles. The factory, which is a licensed water production facility, was inspected and found to be non-compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

The Department of Health coordinated with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and discovered that the factory is a licensed water production plant in Roi Et that operates under the Food Act and must adhere to GMP standards.

Following the release of the video, health officials from Roi Et inspected the factory according to GMP standards and found that it did not meet the assessment criteria. Therefore, production was halted and defects were to be corrected until standards were met. The licensed recipient and the production controller were notified to meet the officials immediately to proceed according to the law.

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health stated that they thanked the public for calling the department to verify the matter.

“Drinking water is crucial to public health. We recommend drinking at least six to eight glasses of clean water a day. Before purchasing bottled water, we ask the public to inspect the packaging for cleanliness, any scratches, the tightness of the cap, and the presence of a Food and Drug Administration number. If it’s a 20-litre tank, it should have an intact plastic band sealing the lid.

“Additionally, choose bottled water from a reliable source as another way to guarantee the cleanliness of the bottled water. If you see or have evidence of any water production factory operating inappropriately, you can report to the local health department, either at the district or provincial level, immediately.”

The case arose from the release of a video showing water being manually filled into bottles, prompting calls for the Department of Health to investigate. The factory was found to not meet the required GMP standards, resulting in the halt of production until corrections are made, reported KhaoSod.

The Department of Health expressed gratitude to the public for bringing the issue to light, emphasising the importance of clean drinking water for public health. They also reminded the public to inspect bottled water for cleanliness and to choose water from reliable sources.