FDA warns vs water purifiers sold online

MANILA, Philippines — Water purifying devices being marketed online may pose health risks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned yesterday.

The FDA said it cannot guarantee the quality and safety of High Quality 3 in 1 Alkaline Water Purifier Complete Set; Central Nanyang 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Ultra Safe with Tank and Pump; Global 3 in 1 Water Purifier; Netwire Direct Alkaline Water Purifier with Ultraviolet Lamp; Semter Sink Alkaline Water Purifier; and Premium 5 Stage Under Sink Water Filter System Drinking Home RO Membrane Purifier.

The agency said these products are not registered and did not go through evaluation and testing.