urvey of manufacturing places for drinking water in sealed containers according to good manufacturing practice (GMP) in Kalasin province

Abstract

      This study of 54 manufacturing places of drinking water in sealed containers according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in Kalasin province shows that 11.11% did not meet the GMP standard. Risk of contamination for safe consumption arose from improper bottling outside bottling rooms. We found no significant correlation between the manufacturing under the GMP standard and the contamination of coliform bacteria and the quality of bottled water. However, contamination of coliform bacteria in water from bottling room could significantly result in 3.75 times of the product not meeting GMP standards when compared to non-contamination condition (OR= 3.75, 95%CI= 1.01 to 14.04, P-value= 0.04). The findings of non-standard drinking water and contamination of coliform bacteria indicate that manufacturers lack awareness and do not see the importance of GMP standard practices. Thus, awareness should be raised among manufacturers while preventive measures established along with strict operational practices through training on health and hygiene so that manufacturing processes meet GMP standards.