Hygienic handling of mineral, spring and table water as well as drinking water in the household
Questions and answers by the BfR dated 11.09.2024
Changes to the version dated 22 March 2022: Addition of information on the preparation of infant formula
Water, be it as mineral, spring, table or tap water is an excellent thirst quencher and an essential part of a balanced diet. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) answers FAQs about microbial risks related to mineral, spring and table water, and explains the differences to drinking water from the tap.