What is the shelf-life of my bottled water?
Bottled water is considered to have an indefinite safety shelf life if it is produced in accordance with CGMP and quality standard regulations and is stored in a unopened, properly sealed container. Therefore, FDA does not require an expiration date for bottled water. However, long-tern storage of bottled water may result in aesthetic defects, such as off-odor and taste. Bottlers may voluntarily put expiration dates on their labels. “We do recommend an enjoy by date two years from bottling.” (Taken from the: U.S. Food and Drug administration Center for Food and Safety and Applied Nutrition.
