How Much Does It Cost To Start A Bottled Water Company In South Africa?
You will need a budget of around R 250 000 to R 415 000 ex VAT ex-factory (excluding equipment delivery, water storage tanks, carbonation system with bottle rinsers and dispensing taps (like beer dispensing taps), installation labour, installation fittings, filling tables), depending on final specifications
How do I start a water bottling company in South Africa?
Aqua purification is a business opportunity just like any other. Starting a water purification business will most likely involve bottling.
Starting the Business
Have a business plan.
Register the business.
Register with health regulatory agencies.
Building the actual factory.
Water supply.
Power supply.
Water treatment plant
Mineral injection facility
Water packaging
Labels
Marketing your product
Staffing
Do you need a license to sell water in South Africa?
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has become aware of the tendency that has developed to sell water from private boreholes.
Any such sale would need a requisite license to be applied for.
In the main, the National Water Act remains the principal piece of legislation guiding any use of water in the country.
What do you need to sell water in South Africa?
The name of the product, which shall be ‘natural mineral water’ or ‘natural spring water’ or any appropriate name indicating the natural condition of the water.
The physical address and the name of the source.
The analytical composition in milligrams per liter (mg/l).
Is water purification business profitable?
You are the perfect fit for the Plug and Play Water Unit as an entrepreneur starting your own water bottling business with limited capital. Bottled water is in high demand around the country and with the right equipment and service can become a very profitable enterprise.