📰 State registration of bottled water and beverages
Bottled water and beverages are products that come into direct contact with the human body and require strict sanitary controls.
Before being placed on the markets of Kazakhstan and the other Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries, these products must undergo state registration (SGR) to confirm their safety for consumers.
💧 Why is registration required?
Water and beverages may contain chemical or microbiological impurities that affect quality and safety.
State registration makes it possible to:
- confirm the compliance of products with the sanitary standards of the EAEU;
- determine safety based on microbiological and chemical indicators;
- guarantee quality for the consumer;
- obtain the right to legally sell and import into the territory of the Union.
🧾 What types of products are subject to state registration?
- bottled drinking water, including table, mineral and artesian water;
- sparkling and still water;
- juices, nectars and fruit drinks;
- beverages made with syrups or extracts;
- mineral waters, including those for both therapeutic and table use.
Any beverage intended for human consumption is subject to registration under Decision No. 299 of the Customs Union Commission.
⚙️ Stages of obtaining a State Registration Certificate for water and beverages
1. Preparation of documents
The applicant collects a package of documents, including:
- application for registration;
- product description (composition, water source, bottling method);
- quality passport and results of previous analyses (if any);
- information about the manufacturer and its sanitary and hygienic conditions;
- photo of packaging and label.
📘 ALMA TEST specialists help determine the product category and prepare the correct set of documents.
2. Document analysis and product identification
After receiving the application, experts from the accredited body carry out:
- verification of the data and composition;
- assessment of compliance with EAEU sanitary standards;
- classification of the water as drinking water, mineral water or mineral water for therapeutic and table use.
3. Laboratory tests
The main stage of registration is sanitary and hygienic testing of water and beverage samples.
Testing is carried out in accredited laboratories in Kazakhstan and includes:
- physicochemical analysis: hardness, mineral content, acidity and the presence of salts, nitrates, iron, lead and other substances;
- microbiological testing: checks for bacteria, E. coli, mold and other microorganisms;
- toxicological testing: assessment of heavy metals, chlorine, fluorine and other potentially hazardous compounds;
- radiological testing, where necessary.
💧 For beverages, colorants, flavorings and preservatives are also checked for compliance with the technical regulations.
4. Development of documents and expert opinion
After completion of the tests the following documents are issued:
- laboratory test reports;
- an expert opinion confirming that the water or beverage is safe and meets the applicable sanitary requirements.
The expert opinion also specifies:
- the product type, such as mineral, table or sparkling water;
- test results;
- recommendations on labeling and shelf life.
5. Issuance of a certificate
On the basis of a positive expert opinion, the competent authority issues a Certificate of State Registration (SGR). In Kazakhstan, this is the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Health.
Product information is entered in the EAEU Unified Register, and the product becomes eligible for sale in all member states: Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.
📦 Water and beverage labeling requirements
The label must indicate:
- name and type of water (mineral, artesian, etc.);
- source or deposit;
- composition and level of mineralization;
- storage conditions and shelf life;
- information about the manufacturer and SGR number;
- warnings (e.g. “not recommended for children under 3 years” – if necessary).
📘 Incorrect labeling is one of the common reasons for registration refusal.
🧩 How ALMA TEST helps with water and beverage registration
ALMA TEST provides a complete service for obtaining an SGR:
- analyzes the composition and category of products;
- prepares and checks documents;
- organizes laboratory tests in accredited centers;
- accompanies the submission of an application and receipt of a certificate;
- ensures the entry of data into the EAEU register.
We work officially, quickly, and guarantee the correctness of every stage.
✅ Summary
State registration of bottled water and beverages — this is a mandatory procedure confirming that the products are safe for consumers and comply with the sanitary standards of the EAEU.
It includes document analysis, laboratory testing and preparation of an expert opinion.
With ALMA TEST, you receive support throughout the SGR process, official entry in the EAEU register and assurance that your products may be sold legally in Kazakhstan and the other member states.