Is bottled water regulated?
The bottled water industry is regulated on three levels: federal, state and trade association. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, coupled with state and industry standards, offer consumers assurance that the bottled water they purchase is stringently regulated, tested and of the highest quality. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Bottled water is regulated as a food product by the FDA. Bottled water companies must adhere to the FDA’s Quality Standards, Standards of Identity (Labeling Regulations) and Good Manufacturing Practices. Quality Standards: All bottled water products must comply with the FDA’s Quality Standards in Section 165.110(b) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These standards, along with the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices, ensure the safety of all bottled water products from production to packaging to consumption.
The bottled water industry is regulated on three levels: federal, state, and trade association. FDA regulations, coupled with state and industry standards, offer consumers assurance that the bottled water they purchase is stringently regulated and tested, and is of the highest quality. The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has been a long-standing proponent of additional federal regulations for bottled water and is active at all levels of the local, state, and federal government, assisting in the development of such regulations.
Yes. Bottled water is extensively regulated on three levels: federal, provincial and industry association Federal Regulations: Bottled water is regulated as a food product under the federal Food and Drugs Act. Bottled water companies must adhere to quality standards, good manufacturing practices and labeling requirements. The federal government inspectors of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regularly audit the operations of all bottled water companies to ensure compliance. Quality Standards: All bottled water products must comply with Division 12 of the Food and Drugs Act, which provides for water composition, labeling and microbiological standards. Good Manufacturing Practices: All bottled water products must comply with both the general food good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and GMP’s specific to bottled water. General food GMP’s govern such areas as plant and ground maintenance, sanitary facilities including water supply, plumbing and sewage disposal.
