International Bottled Water Association applauds federal bottled water consumer information legislation
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA, bottledwater.org) applauds federal legislation introduced today by Representative Renee Ellmers (R-NC), Representative Jim Matheson (D-UT), and Representative Richard Nugent (R-FL) that would provide consumers with uniform information about the quality and safety of their bottled water products.
“When it comes to packaged beverages, more and more people are choosing bottled water. In fact, bottled water is predicted to be the number one packaged beverage sold in the U.S. by 2020. The ‘Bottled Water Quality Information Act’ (H.R. 4978) introduced by Representatives Ellmers, Matheson, and Nugent would make it easier for consumers to obtain clear, consistent, and comprehensive information about the bottled water products they buy,” says IBWA president and CEO Joe Doss. “National uniform labeling and bottled water quality reporting standards are good for consumers and build on the extensive product information already provided by bottlers. This important legislation codifies the bottled water industry’s current efforts to ensure transparency and continues our commitment to have the highest quality standards,” he adds.