sábado, 18 de enero de 2014

Consumers > FDA Regulates the Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages

Consumers > FDA Regulates the Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages

FDA Regulates the Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages

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Food Facts
 From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Available in PDF (764 KB).
También disponible en español (Spanish).

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.
woman drinking bottled 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 Inspector's badgeFDA 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 thesecond 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"

Boy holding a bottle of water standing in front of an open refrigerator filled with bottled waterUnder 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 water
Waters 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

Sample of a Flavored Spring Water Beverage LabelNew 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 namedBerry 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.

 


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 fl oz (240g)
Servings Per Container about 2
Amount Per Serving
 
per
serving
per
bottle
Calories1530
 % Daily Value**
Total Fat 0g*0%  0%  
Sodium 60mg3%  5%  
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%  2%  
   Sugars 2g 
Proteins 0g
Vitamin E15%30%
Niacin15%30%
Vitanmin B615%30%
Vitamin B1215%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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