Are soda water, seltzer water, and tonic water regulated as bottled water?
Under California law bottled water, 1) cannot contain sweeteners, acidifying agents (e.g., citric acid), vitamins, or chemical additives and 2) with the exception of mineral water, must contain less than 500 parts per million (ppm) of total dissolved solids (TDS). Moreover, products such as: soda water, seltzer water and tonic water are considered soft drinks, not bottled water.
