juomakelpoista

Juomakelpoista is a Finnish adjective meaning suitable for drinking. It is used to indicate that a liquid is safe for human consumption and meets the basic quality requirements for beverages. The term appears in labeling, product descriptions, and official assessments for substances intended to be ingested, such as drinking water, fruit juices, and other beverages. In everyday language, it conveys that the liquid can be consumed without risk under normal conditions.

Etymology and scope: juoma means beverage or drink, and kelpoista comes from kelpoisuus, meaning fitness or suitability. Literally, juomakelpoista translates to fit for drinking. In practice, it is applied to liquids that meet regulatory standards for potable quality. In Finland, drinking water quality is governed by national and EU regulations, and authorities such as Ruokavirasto (Finnish Food Authority) and THL (National Institute for Health and Welfare) monitor compliance and issue guidance and labeling practices.

Limitations: The label juomakelpoista does not imply optimal taste, nutritional value, or freedom from all contaminants beyond the regulatory thresholds. It indicates safety for consumption as defined by relevant standards and may be invalidated if conditions change, such as contamination or deterioration of storage conditions. The term is most common in technical, regulatory, and consumer-context discussions about potable liquids.