Bottled water and ice
Bottled water is considered as drinking-water by some regulatory agencies and as a food by others (WHO, 2004). For many airlines, bottled water is the primary or exclusive source of water used for direct consumption on board aircraft, with the exception of hot beverages. International bottled water quality specifications exist under the Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO/WHO, 2001) and are derived from the GDWQ. Since it is commonly designated as a food product, bottled water will not be considered further in this chapter, and the reader is referred to chapter 4 on food.