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WATER BOTTLING

BOTTLING MANUFACTURING MINERAL WATER WATER

Federal

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
7920 Elmbrook Dr. #102
DALLAS , TX   75247
(214)253-4952
(214)655-8100
FDA labeling requirements.

Link:  http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/flg-toc.html
Bottled water manufacturers are required to monitor source waters and finished bottled water products at least once a year for specified chemical contaminants under the current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for bottled water.

Link:  http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fr98511a.html

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Consumer Protection Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-3620
Fax: (303)753-6809
Must have raw water (well) tested by Department or certified lab. Costs approximately $500.

Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/wholesalefood/faq_storage.html
Bottling room and bottle washing room must be self-contained and meet Dept.'s requirements.
FDA labeling requirements apply and are enforced through the Colorado Pure Food and Drug Act.
Finished product must be tested annually.
Firms hauling water to a facility separate from their water source must follow Water Quality Control Division guidelines for hauling water.
NOTE:  See MANUFACTURING regarding applicable environmental regulations.

page last updated 8/12/03

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

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