Bottled Water and the FDA Standards of Quality   Water Quality Products June 2003   Kristin Safran and Barbara L. Marteney, National Testing Laboratories, Ltd.
Bottled water is classified as a food product and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has regulations that dictate the contaminants for which bottled water must be tested along with the allowable limits for each (Standards of Quality--SOQs). This article will focus on the last item, the SOQs. The true driving force behind the addition of parameters to the FDA SOQs is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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Routing Issues: From Paperwork to PDA Efficiency   Water Quality Products October 2002   Lorraine Keating, Prism Visual Software, Inc.
By now, handhelds have enjoyed enormous popularity in any industry that deals with deliveries, services or exchanges. The bottled water and water treatment industries are not an exception. PDAs enhance performance, accuracy and cost-efficiency.
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Bottled Water vs. Tap   Water Quality Products October 2002   Nadia Abboud, Severn Trent Services
While both sides of the bottled/tap battle continue trying to inform and ultimately win the consumer over, a few facts cannot be overlooked. Regardless of how a consumer obtains drinking water, both bottled and tap must draw from the same available global freshwater sources. Despite the information with which consumers are presented, ultimately the decision is theirs. When purchasing bottled water, knowing what you are getting requires some research and understanding.
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Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products October 2002   Kristin Safran and Barbara L. Marteney, National Testing Laboratories
Consumers want to know if the bottled water they buy is safe. How and why bottled water is regulated is not common knowledge and can be confusing to customers. Bottlers who understand and can explain aspects of water quality, regulations and test results to their customers have a useful sales tool to promote their product.
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Enhanced Bottled Waters   Water Quality Products October 2002   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
WQP spoke with Barry Willson, senior vice president of operations at BEVsystems International, Inc., based in Miami, about the current enhanced water trends that seem to be driving the industry and giving marketers a lot to work with.
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Expanding Knowledge, Continued Growth   Water Quality Products October 2002   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
The bottled water industry has seen steady growth for years. Consumers are demanding beverage choices to suit their healthy lifestyles, and the bottlers have stepped in to meet those needs. One of the driving forces behind this continued boom is the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).
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The O-Zone: Today's Lesson: Ozone and Bottled Water   Water Quality Products October 2002   Roger Nathanson
The following is the first of 11 articles addressing ozone's applications, installation, sales, service, basics and more. The 12th and final installment will be a quiz to test your ozone knowledge—so make sure you come back each month to brush up. Details and instructions will be given in the final month.
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Full of Promise   Water Quality Products October 2002   Contributed by Zenith International
East Europeans drank almost 10 percent more soft drinks in 2001, pushing consumption past the 20,000 million liter mark for the first time, according to the 2002 East Europe Soft Drinks report from Zenith International. Volumes have jumped 36 percent since 1997, despite the economic troubles of the late 1990s.

Know Your Bottled Water Regulations   Water Quality Products August 2002   Joseph K. Doss, International Bottled Water Association
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) tracks and takes action on a number of relevant issues. The goal is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of bottled water companies and to help the industry continue to deliver safe, high-quality bottled water products to a thirsty consumer market. In 2001, IBWA was engaged on both the federal and state legislative fronts, working hard to represent the bottled water industry and seeking the adoption of sensible, effective laws and regulations.
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Bottled Water Quality   Water Quality Products May 2002   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Safran, National Testing Laboratories
Due to growing concerns about environmental contamination from industry and the use of everyday products as well as fears of intentional tampering of water supplies, people are becoming more conscious of water quality. Letting your customers know that bottled water is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food product and that it is safe is an important part of your business.
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Chlorine Taste in the Customer’s Drinking Water?   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Ron Grage, Chlorinators Incorporated
Chlorine produces bacteria-free water and eliminates algae and slime. It also removes hydrogen sulfide from ground water (wells and springs) and eliminates iron bacteria (cenothrix), which are associated with objectionable odor and taste. Despite these important facts, some people still object to chlorine in their drinking water. Comments such as “I don’t like the way chlorine makes my water taste” are common.

Testing Bottled Water   Water Quality Products September 2001   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Safran, National Testing Laboratories
One of the most important (and sometimes the most complex) area of the bottled water business is compliance with federal, state and industry regulations. As the EPA continues to evaluate contaminants in drinking water for regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the FDA must review these regulations for their suitability for bottled water.
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The Drink of Choice   Water Quality Products October 2000   Wendi Hope King
With the industry seizing great opportunities, is there any doubt that bottled water won’t continue to be a huge business in upcoming years?

Getting Started in the Bottled Water Business: Licensing and Labeling   Water Quality Products October 2000   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Saltzgiver
This is the last of a series of three articles covering Bottled Water Testing, Source Development, and Licensing and Labeling.

Getting Started in the Bottled Water Business: Source Water Development   Water Quality Products September 2000   Barbara L. Marteney & Kristin Saltzgiver
This is the second in a series of three bottled water articles. The first article appeared in July; the last will run in October. Your natural spring, well or artesian well source already may be providing you with the "best water you’ve ever tasted" with little effort on your part. However, selling that same water for public consumption puts you under government scrutiny.

FDA Bottled Water Regulations UpdateNine Stayed Parameters and Quarterly Testing Requirements   Water Quality Products November 1999   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin M. Saltzgiver
On August 6, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that effective February 2, 1999, bottled water must meet the requirements of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for the nine stayed parameters, which include: antimony, beryllium, cyanide, nickel, thallium, diquat, endothall, glyphosate, and 2,3,7,8-tcdd (dioxin). This announcement requires bottlers to monitor for these nine parameters and comply with the same maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) as established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Innovative Equipment Design Helps Solve Bottling Problems   Water Quality Products February 1999
Unique needs of a Mexico-based water bottlers prompted the search for new equipment. A manufacutrer designed a system specifically to meet their needs.

POU/POE &Bottled Water Programs: Standard 53 Serves Both for Cyst Reduction Claims   Water Quality Products April 1998   Michael P. Miller
The devices covered by the Standard 53 are intended to reduce health-related contaminants that may be present in the drinking water supply.

Profit, Productivity and Today's Technology for the Water Filtration and Bottled Water Industries   Water Quality Products February 1998   Lorraine Keating
All successful bottled water and water filtration business owners know that the integration of all operational phases of their business is crucial.

Consumer Facts on Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products November 1997   Michael P. Miller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that every bottled water product receives a full analysis every year.

Bottled Water Quality Guidelines: FDA to WHO or What ?   Water Quality Products October 1997   Dr. Alan A. Leff and Kristen Saltzgiver
The bottled water industry is exposed to regulations from the local level through the international level.