The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential
migration of genotoxic compounds into
mineral waters stored in polyethylene terephthalate
(PET) bottles by an integrated chemical/biological
approach using short-term toxicity/genotoxicity
tests and chemical analysis. Six commercial brands
of still and carbonated mineral water bottled in PET
and in glass were analysed. The results suggest the
absence of toxic compounds migrating from PET,
regardless of time and conditions of storage. The
genotoxic effect detected in bottled water was not
associated with the bottle material but it may be
related to the characteristics of the water (minerals
and CO2 content)
