Dubai assures safety amid ‘harmful’ bottled water rumors

Dubai authorities clarified that the circulating rumors on social media regarding harmful bottled waters in the emirate are not true.

According to an Instagram post by the Dubai Municipality, results from the Dubai Center Laboratory shows that the pH level of water in Dubai is within the acceptable percentage which is between 6.5-8.5 percent.

This result contradicts the rumors saying that the water in these bottles are acidic and are unsafe for human bodies.

The Food and Safety Management Department also stated that the rumors are not based on scientific facts and research, thus making it untrue.

They also emphasized that any scientific statement, especially those that could create panic should only be issued by specialists accompanied with evidence.

Authorities reminded the public that “All products in the local markets are under the supervision of the Food Safety Department, either during manufacturing process, importing or circulation and to being verified that they meet the health standards and specifications, laws and legislation adopted.”

. Many articles & photos were published on social media claiming that some types of bottled water are harmful for the human body, as some of them are alkaline and others acidic, and that the best ones are alkaline. Images of well-known brands were published in local markets, so specialists in Food Safety Management Department said that these rumors are not based on scientific facts, studies or accredited sources, and emphasize the following: 1. Any scientific statement must be issued by specialists of the same field, and must be supported by scientific evidence or based on scientific references that are accredited and known. 2. According to UAE and Gulf Standards No. UAE.S GSO 1025: 2014 for bottled water, the pH of water should be between 6.5 – 8.5. 3. The pH in the drinking water is a quality characteristic and has no health effect. Mineral water doesn’t specify the natural pH because natural water has its own acidity according to origin. 4. All products in the local markets are under the supervision of the Food Safety Department, either during manufacturing process, importing or circulation and to being verified that they meet the health standards and specifications, laws and legislation adopted. The previous tests were reviewed by the Dubai Central Laboratory for the mentioned products. The results of the examination were within the acceptable percentage (6.5-8.5). #Dubai #mydubai #dubaimunicipality #No_More_Rumors

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