​ SFDA has recently collected samples of various sizes of potable drinking water, locally produced, from different production dates and batches, in order to verify their conformity with GCC Standard Specifications No. ( 1025/2009- Potable Drinking Water), setting the maximum allowed percentage of Bromates at (10 ppb). Laboratory analysis of Naqa Al Shallal  water samples, size ‘250ml & 2 liter, I gallon & 5 liter’ produced by Naqa Al Shallal Factory, Makkah ,revealed  that they exceeded the maximum allowed level of Bromate, stated above..

Therefore,  SFDA advises  consumers not to use this water and dispose of all stock they may possess of this brand. Moreover, SFDA has addressed the concerned authorities to take the necessary action to force the company  to recall their products from the market and stop production of the said water until they comply with the above GCC Standard Specifications for Bromate.

 SFDA will continue to check and monitor  all potable water plants  and products in the local market , to make sure that they comply with the maximum allowed limit of Bromate and take the necessary  disciplinary actions against violating plants.

Wishing you good health