PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a historic milestone for Cambodia’s beverage industry, Vital Premium Water proudly announced today that it has officially received the NSF Beverage Quality Certification, making it the first local brand in Cambodian history to achieve this prestigious international recognition. The certification applies across all SKUs of Vital Premium Water, signifying a new era of trust, safety, and global standards in the local bottled water industry.
Certificate Ceremony between Mr. Perapong Phaisitkulviwat, Audit Delivery Manager APAC and Her Excellency Choeung Sokuntheavy, Executive Director of N.V.C Corporation
The announcement was made during a press conference attended by government dignitaries, NSF representatives, Vital management team, business partners, social media influencers, press media, and Vital top fans, at Morgan Tower that culminated in a visually stunning laser mapping launch gimmick, unveiling Vital’s new packaging prominently featuring the NSF mark.
NSF is an independent, global services organization that develops public health standards and certification programs to promote quality, safety and health standards related to food, nutrition, water, life sciences, consumer products, and the environment. Speaking on behalf of NSF, Mr. Perapong Phaisitkulviwat, Audit Delivery Manager APAC, emphasized the significance of this achievement.
Prior to this certification, Vital’s production processes have long complied with Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), ISO standards, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. The NSF certification now takes Vital’s credibility and consumer trust to an even higher level.
In her Executive Remark, Her Excellency Choeung Sokuntheavy, Executive Director of N.V.C Corporation, expressed pride and optimism for the future: “This accomplishment is a historic moment for the Cambodian bottled water industry. It’s a symbol of quality, safety, trust, transparency, and the hard work of our entire team. It indicates that Vital Premium water meets the highest international standards and positions us for even greater growth both locally and globally. Our journey doesn’t end here. This is just the beginning. Vital will continue to raise the bar for quality in every bottle.
Representing the Ministry of Health, His Excellency Dr. Hok Kim Cheng, Director of General Health, praised Vital’s dedication to health and safety, noting the certification is a benchmark of excellence that supports Cambodia’s goal of elevating local manufacturing and consumer product standards.
Vital Premium Water with NSF-certified packaging is now officially available in markets nationwide, offering consumers peace of mind with every purchase.
About Vital Premium Water
Vital Premium Water is a leading Cambodian bottled water brand under N.V.C Corporation, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. With a mission to deliver clean, safe, healthy, and great-tasting water, Vital has become a household name trusted by millions of Cambodians.
About NSF
NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences and consumer goods industries. NSF has 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety.
