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          FDA Regulates the Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water BeveragesBuy, Store & Serve Safe Food FDA Regulates the Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages
  
  	
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    Print**NOTE: FDA is proposing to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods. For more information, see Proposed Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label.**

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***The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are both responsible for the safety of drinking water. EPA regulates public drinking water (tap water), while FDA regulates bottled drinking water.***

FDA has set Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) specifically for bottled water. They require bottled water producers to:

Process, bottle, hold and transport bottled water under **sanitary conditions**;
	**Protect water sources** from bacteria, chemicals and other contaminants;
	**Use quality control processes** to ensure the bacteriological and chemical safety of the water;
	**Sample and test** both source water and the final product for contaminants.FDA monitors and inspects bottled water products and processing plants under its food safety program. When FDA inspects plants, the Agency verifies that the plant's product water and operational water supply are obtained from an approved source; inspects washing and sanitizing procedures; inspects bottling operations; and determines whether the companies analyze their source water and product water for contaminants.
**Americans like bottled water.** According to the International Bottled Water Association, bottled water was the **second most popular beverage in the U.S.** in 2005, with Americans consuming more than 7.5 million gallons of bottled water - **an average of 26 gallons** per person. Today, only carbonated soft drinks out-sell bottled water.


Defining "Bottled Water"

Under FDA labeling rules, bottled water includes products labeled:

Bottled water
	Drinking water
	Artesian water
	Mineral water
	Sparkling bottled water
	Spring water
	Purified water
	distilled
		demineralized
		deionized
		reverse osmosis waterWaters with added carbonation, soda water (or club soda), tonic water and seltzer historically are regulated by FDA as soft drinks.

Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages

New types of flavored and/or nutrient-added water beverages have begun to appear in stores and on food service menus. Some are simply bottled water with flavoring, others may also contain added nutrients such as vitamins, electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and amino acids. The bottled water ingredients of these flavored and nutrient-added water beverages must meet the bottled water requirements if the term "water" is highlighted on the label as in, for example, a product named *Berry Flavored Spring Water Beverage*. In addition, the flavorings and nutrients added to these beverages must comply with all applicable FDA safety requirements and they must be identified in the ingredient list on the label.

Sample of a Flavored Spring Water Beverage Label
Text Version of the Sample of a Flavored Spring Water Beverage Label:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 fl oz (240g)
Servings Per Container about 2

Amount Per Serving
			per
			serving
			per
			bottle**Calories**
			15
			30% Daily Value**
			% Daily Value****Total Fat** 0g*
			**0%**
			**0%****Sodium** 60mg
			**3%**
			**5%****Total Carbohydrate** 3g
			**1%**
			**2%**Sugars 2gProteins 0g**Vitamin E**
			**15%**
			**30%****Niacin**
			**15%**
			**30%****Vitanmin B6**
			**15%**
			**30%****Vitamin B12**
			**15%**
			**30%**

Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium or iron.
* Amount Per Serving
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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      09/22/2018
              
              
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