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What Goes on a Bottled Water Label in Kenya
Quick answer: Packaged water labels in Kenya are checked during KEBS certification. Labels typically show the product name and type of water, net volume, producer name and address, batch number, production and expiry (or best-before) dates, storage instructions and the KEBS mark once certified. Confirm the current requirements with KEBS before printing.
Key facts
- Name and type of water; net volume
- Producer name and address
- Batch number and dates
- KEBS mark after certification
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Typical Label Contents
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Product name and type | "Purified drinking water" |
| Net volume | 500 ml, 1 L, 20 L |
| Producer | Company name, physical address, contacts |
| Batch number | Printed or coded on each bottle |
| Dates | Production and expiry/best-before |
| Storage | "Store in a cool place away from sunlight" |
| Certification mark | KEBS mark once certified |
This is a general guide: KEBS confirms the exact current requirements during certification. See KEBS certification for bottled water.
Printing Batch and Dates
Batch numbers and dates change every run, so they are printed with a coder rather than on the label artwork: batch coding.
Manual Labelling MachineKSh 50,000
Semi-automatic Labeling MachineKSh 337,500
Automatic Round Bottle Labeling Machine Beer Glass Plastic Bottle Labeler Labeling MachineKSh 700,000
Manual Coding MachinesKSh 25,000
Semi-Automatic Coding MachinesKSh 86,000
LEIBINGER JET2 NEO inkjet printerKSh 1,012,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Manual Labelling Machine | KSh 50,000 |
| Semi-automatic Labeling Machine | KSh 337,500 |
| Automatic Round Bottle Labeling Machine Beer Glass Plastic Bottle Labeler Labeling Machine | KSh 700,000 |
| Manual Coding Machines | KSh 25,000 |
| Semi-Automatic Coding Machines | KSh 86,000 |
| LEIBINGER JET2 NEO inkjet printer | KSh 1,012,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 5 October 2026).
Label Design Tips
- Keep the brand name big and the required information easy to read.
- Use waterproof label material for chilled bottles.
- Leave a clear space for the batch code.
Applying labels: labelling machine guide.
Frequently asked questions
What must be on a bottled water label in Kenya?
Typically product name and type, net volume, producer details, batch, dates, storage instructions and the KEBS mark once certified; confirm with KEBS.
How do I print expiry dates on water bottles?
With a batch coding machine, since dates change every production run.
Do I need the KEBS mark on my label?
Packaged water must be KEBS certified, and the mark is shown once certified.