3 questions
Guest
Why is uranium not listed on the label in the proof of content if it is not harmful to health in the short or long term?
I thought all substances had to be listed!
Dear guest
Contrary to your assumption, not "all substances" have to be indicated on the label, but only the quantity of the characteristic components of natural mineral water (FDHA Ordinance on Drinking, Spring and Mineral Water, Art. 15).
Incidentally, the uranium content of Aproz mineral water is 9 μg /L, which is far below the limit value for drinking and mineral water defined by the Federal Office of Public Health (FDHA Ordinance on Foreign Substances and Ingredients in Foodstuffs, 30 μg uranium/L).
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No longer buy Aproz (all varieties). Uranium content too high. Could be improved by filtering. Would gladly pay a higher price.
Hello guest
Uranium occurs in different concentrations and compounds in rocks and minerals, in water and in soil. Naturally occurring uranium minerals are contained in small quantities in numerous rocks that are widespread on earth (e.g. granite). It is known that the natural uranium content is somewhat higher in the Alps. The various mineral salts and trace elements in natural mineral waters originate from the slow transition of the mineral water through the geological rock layers, which also contain uranium oxide. Like the main minerals, the uranium in mineral water is therefore of natural origin.
To date, there is no legally binding maximum content for uranium in drinking or mineral water at either national or European level. In Switzerland, neither a tolerance nor a limit value has yet been specified for uranium. In the near future, the FOPH will set a limit value of 30 µg/L for drinking water in the Foreign Substances and Ingredients Ordinance (FIV). The WHO has a guideline value of 15 µg/l for uranium.
The uranium concentrations in Aproz, (Aquella and M-Budget mineral waters) are far from this, in compliance with the law and not hazardous to health.
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Hopefully this mineral water will be taken out of the range. Reason: far too high uranium content of 9.0 migrograms/liter (according to Ktipp)! I will definitely not be buying it again!
Dear Renata
We can well understand your uncertainty. We are happy to take a position on this:
Uranium occurs in different concentrations and compounds in rocks and minerals, in water and in soil. Naturally occurring uranium minerals are contained in small quantities in numerous rocks that are widespread on earth (e.g. granite). The various mineral salts and trace elements in natural mineral waters originate from the slow transition of the mineral water through the geological layers of rock, which also contain uranium oxide. Like the main minerals, the uranium in mineral water is therefore of natural origin.
To date, there is no legally binding maximum content for uranium in mineral water at either national or European level. In the USA, the maximum permissible uranium content of drinking water was set at 30 μg/L by the US EPA in the Safe Drinking Water Act. The World Health Organization (WHO) assumes that uranium levels in drinking water of up to 15 μg/L are tolerable for adults (guideline level or recommendation). From the WHO's point of view, it is "scientifically untenable to describe levels below 15 micrograms per liter as a health concern". Our Aproz water contains 9 micrograms per liter.
According to legislation, natural mineral water must be characterized by a particular geological origin, type and quantity of mineral components. Natural mineral water from the same source may not be marketed under several brand or fantasy names. Aproz, Aquella and M-Budget are three natural mineral waters.
All 3 mineral waters come from different sources in the Aproz region (see label) and have different concentrations of minerals and oligo-elements. Aproz and Aquella contain calcium (>150 mg/l calcium), magnesium (>50 mg/l magnesium) and sulphate (>200 mg/l). All 3 mineral waters are suitable for a low-sodium diet ( The uranium concentrations in Aproz, Aquella and M-Budget mineral waters are therefore legally compliant and not harmful to health.
We hope this answer will help you. Do you have any other questions? We are here for you!
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K-Tipp 12-2012 states "8 and 9 micrograms of uranium per liter were found in the water from Coop and Migros (Termen and Aproz respectively) - but filtering is not an issue either."
Even though, according to the World Health Organization, uranium is apparently not harmful to health. Who's to say that we won't be smarter in a few years' time? Until then, uranium will continue to accumulate in the body. If there are already methods to filter out the uranium, I don't understand why they don't do it. What a pity.
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