1、 AMSC N/A FSC 8960 METRIC A-A-20332C May 3, 2007 SUPERSEDING A-A-20332B April 18, 2002 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION WATER, DRINKING, EMERGENCY The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description. 1. SCOPE. This Commercial Item Description (CID) covers
2、emergency drinking water, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. 2. PURCHASER NOTES. 2.1 Purchasers shall specify the following: - Type(s), size(s), and class(es) of
3、 emergency drinking water required (Sec. 3). - When analytical requirements are different than specified (Sec. 6.1). - When analytical requirements need to be verified (Sec. 6.2). - Manufacturers/distributors certification (Sec. 9.1) or Government certification (Sec. 9.2). 2.2 Purchasers may specify
4、 the following: - Packaging requirements other than commercial (Sec. 10). 3. CLASSIFICATION. The emergency drinking water shall conform to the following list which shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Types, sizes, and classes. Type I - Disposable pouch Size A - 118 m
5、l (4.0 fl oz) Size B - 125 ml (4.2 fl oz) Size C - Other Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20332C 2 Type II - Rigid plastic container Size A - 118 ml (4.0 fl oz) Size B - 125 ml (4.2 fl oz) Size C - 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) Size D - Othe
6、r Type III - Other Class 1 - Thermoprocessed (Type I) Class 2 - Ozone (O3) Class 3 - Ultraviolet light Class 4 - Hot fill Class 5 - Other Methods of Disinfection 4. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS NOTES. Manufacturers/distributors products shall meet the requirements of the: - Salient characteristics (Se
7、c. 5). - Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6). - Manufacturers/distributors product assurance (Sec. 7). - Regulatory requirements (Sec. 8). - Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9). - Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified
8、by the purchaser (Sec.10). 5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 5.1 Source. Water used in processing this product shall originate from a source approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or the governmental agency having jurisdiction. 5.2 Treatment. Any treatment, other than disinfection, to lowe
9、r the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) shall be in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Parts 141 to 149), or the governmental agency having jurisdiction. 5.3 Processing. The water shall be prepared, processed, and packaged in establishments meeting the requirements of 21 CFR Part 129 - Processin
10、g and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water. Additionally, Type I shall be processed in accordance with the methods in 21 CFR Part 113 - Thermally Processed Low Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers. The water shall be processed and packaged so that all requirements of these standards a
11、re met. The water shall remain pure and uncontaminated for a period of at least five years in storage at a temperature ranging from -30C (-22F) to +65C ( 149F). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20332C 3 5.3.1 Class 1, Thermoprocess
12、ed. Thermoprocessed filled and sealed flexible pouches shall be thermoprocessed until a sterilization assurance given by a value of (Fo) of not less than 6.0 has been achieved. 5.3.2 Class 2, Ozone (O3). Ozone (O3) shall be added in a manner consistent with 21 CFR Part 184. 5.3.3 Class 3, Ultraviole
13、t light. The ultraviolet light shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers directions. 5.3.4 Class 4, Hot fill. The water shall be not less than 82C (180F), or more than 93C (200F). 5.3.5 Class 5, Other Methods of Disinfection. Other methods of disinfection may be used prov
14、ided the water complies with EPA regulations (40 CFR Parts 141 to 149) and finished product requirements. 5.4 Finished product. The finished product shall be prepared and tested for commercial sterilization in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practices as regulated by the Food and Drug Adminis
15、tration (FDA) under the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act. The product shall be palatable, potable, and free from visible sediment, turbidity, and have been processed in accordance with the methods in 21 CFR Part 129 and 21 CFR Part 113, according to the type of drinking water specified. The emergency drin
16、king water shall conform to 21 CFR Part 165 - Requirements for Specific Standardized Beverages, be properly processed, odorless, colorless, and shall be hermetically sealed in a non-contaminating container. 5.4.1 Flavor and odor. The emergency drinking water shall be free from objectionable foreign
17、flavors and odors (see Sec. 6.1.7). 5.4.2 Color and turbidity. The emergency drinking water shall be colorless and have a Nephelometer Turbidity Unit (NTU) less than or equal to 1. 5.5 Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the emergency drinkin
18、g water shall not be more than 90 days old at time of delivery. 5.6 Foreign material. The emergency drinking water shall be clean and free from foreign material including, but not limited to, packaging materials, adhesives, organic particles, or artifacts due to processing. Provided by IHSNot for Re
19、saleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20332C 4 6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS. 6.1 Analytical and microbiological requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical and microbiological requirements for the emer
20、gency drinking water shall be as follows: 6.1.1 pH. The pH value of the emergency drinking water shall be not less than 6.0 nor more than 8.0. 6.1.2 Sodium content. The sodium content of the emergency drinking water shall be not more than 160 mg/L Sodium (Na). 6.1.3 Chloride content. The chloride co
21、ntent of the emergency drinking water shall be not more than 250 mg/L of Chloride (Cl). 6.1.4 Coliforms. The total coliform count shall be not more than 0 per 100 milliliters. 6.1.5 Standard plate count. The standard plate count shall be not more than 200 per milliliter. 6.1.6 Turbidity. Not to exce
22、ed 1 NTU. 6.1.7 Foreign odor. Odor of the emergency drinking water shall not exceed 3 Threshold Odor Numbers (T.O.N.). 6.2 Product verification. When USDA or other designated governmental agency verification of analytical and microbiological requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, o
23、r purchase order, the following procedures will be followed. 6.2.1 Sampling procedures for pH, sodium, chloride, and turbidity analysis. Analysis for pH, sodium, chloride, and turbidity shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 3.8 liters (1 gallon) prepared from five r
24、andomly selected subsamples. Subsamples shall be a minimum of one pouch/container and shall contain the appropriate number of pouches/containers to yield a 3.8 liter (1 gallon) sample when composited. 6.2.2 Sampling procedures for Coliforms, standard plate count, and foreign odor. Analysis for Colif
25、orms, standard plate count, and foreign odor shall be performed on five individual samples. 6.3 Analytical and microbiological testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analyses shall be made in accordance with the following methods from the Official Methods of An
26、alysis of the AOAC International, the Standard Methods for the Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20332C 5 Examination of Water and Wastewater (SM), or the U.S. EPA Drinking Water Methods for Chemical Contaminants: Test Method 1/ Add
27、itional methods 2/ pH 973.41 SM 4500H-B, EPA 150.1 Sodium 973.54 EPA 200.7 Chloride SM 4500-Cl-B SM 4110B, EPA 300.0 Total Coliforms SM 9221B SM 9222B, SM 9223B Standard plate count SM 9215 A, B - Turbidity - SM 2130B, EPA 180.1 Foreign odor - SM 2150B Recommend 40C (10F) 1/ Methods used by the USDA
28、 for testing of emergency drinking water. 2/ Additional methods listed may be used when performed by a lab accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). 6.4 Test results. The test result for pH shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 value. The test results for sodi
29、um and chloride shall be reported to the nearest mg/L. The test result for Coliforms shall be reported to the nearest unit per 100 milliliters. The test result for standard plate count shall be reported to the nearest unit per milliliter. The test result for turbidity shall be reported to the neares
30、t NTU. The test result for foreign odor shall be reported to the nearest T.O.N. Any result not conforming to the finished product requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 7. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the emergency drin
31、king water provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same emergency drinking water offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformanc
32、e. 8. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The delivered emergency drinking water shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of emergency drinking water within the commercial
33、marketplace. Delivered emergency drinking water shall comply with all applicable provisions of the EPA, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. 9. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. Purchaser shall specify 9.1 or 9.2. Provided
34、 by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20332C 6 9.1 Manufacturers/distributors certification. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the manufacturer/distributor will certify that the finished emergency drinking water di
35、stributed meets or exceeds the requirements of this CID. 9.2 Government certification. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order that product quality and acceptability or both be determined, the Processed Products Branch (PPB), Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FVP), Agricultural Ma
36、rketing Service (AMS), USDA, or designated government agency shall be the certifying program. Inspectors shall certify the quality and acceptability of the emergency drinking water in accordance with agency procedures which include selecting random samples of the packaged emergency drinking water, e
37、valuating the samples for conformance with the salient characteristics of this CID and other contractual requirements, and documenting the findings on official agency score sheets and/or certificates. In addition, when required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, inspectors will examin
38、e the emergency drinking water for conformance to the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers in effect on the date of the solicitation. 10. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and case marking shall be commercial unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, co
39、ntract, or purchase order. 11. GOVERNMENT INSPECTION NOTES. When Section 9.2 is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, Government certification shall include evaluation of the quality and condition of samples of packaged emergency drinking water, and compliance with requirements
40、 in the following areas: - Salient characteristics (Sec. 5). - Analytical and microbiological requirements when specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order (Sec. 6.1). When analytical and microbiological testing is specified, inspection personnel shall select samples and submit them t
41、o the USDA, Science and Technology Programs (S&TP) laboratory or a laboratory accredited by the NELAP for analysis. - Packaging requirements (Sec. 10 or as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order). 12. REFERENCE NOTES. 12.1 USDA certification contact. For USDA certification, conta
42、ct the Branch Chief, PPB, FVP, AMS, USDA, STOP 0247, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250- 0247, telephone (202) 720-4693, Fax (202) 690-1527, or via E-mail: terry.baneusda.gov. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20332C
43、 7 12.2 Analytical testing and technical information. For USDA technical information on analytical testing, contact the Branch Chief, Technical Service Branch, S&TP, AMS, USDA, Room 306 Cotton Annex, 300 12thStreet, SW, Washington, DC 20250-0272, telephone (202) 690-0621, or via E-mail: anita.okrend
44、usda.gov. 12.3 Sources of documents. 12.3.1 Sources of information for nongovernmental documents are as follows: Copies of the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International may be obtained from: AOAC International, 481 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, telephone (30
45、1) 924-7077. Internet address: http:/www.aoac.org. Copies of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater may be obtained from: American Public Health Association, 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, telephone (202) 777-2742. Internet address: http:/www.apha.org. Copies of t
46、he NELAP accredited laboratories may be obtained from: The NELAC Institute, P.O. Box 822, Weatherford, TX 76086, telephone (817) 598-0458. Internet address: http:/www.nelac-institute.org/content.aspx?page_id+0&club_id=869462. 12.3.2 Sources of information for governmental documents are as follows: A
47、pplicable provisions of the: Fair Packaging and Labeling Act are contained in 16 CFR Parts 500 to 503, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are contained in 21 CFR Parts 1 to 199 and the Environmental Protection Agency Act are contained in 40 CFR Parts 141 to 149. These documents may be purchase
48、d from: Superintendent of Documents, New Orders, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Credit card (MasterCard or Visa) purchases may be made by calling the Superintendent of Documents on (202) 512-1803 or on the Internet at: http:/www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html. Copies of National Primary
49、Drinking Water Regulations are available from: Office of Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), WH550D, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460 or on the Internet at: http:/www.epa.gov/safewater/standards.html. Copies of the U.S. EPA Drinking Water Methods for Chemical Contaminants may be obtained from: National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Roya
