Is bottled water regulated? The bottled water industry is regulated on four levels: federal, state, industry association and individual company.
Federal regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) coupled with state and industry standards, offer consumers assurance that the bottled water they purchased is stringently regulated, tested and of the highest quality. The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has been a long-standing proponent or additional federal regulations for bottle water and has been very active at all levels of local, state and federal government assisting in the development of such regulations. Federal Regulations: Bottled water is regulated as a food product by the FDA. Bottled water companies must adhere to the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Standards and Standards of Identity. Quality Standards: All bottled water products must comply with the FDA’s Quality Standards in Section 103.35(d)(2) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
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