Ensuring the Safety of Your Bottled Water
According to the World Health Organization, waterborne diseases are estimated to cause 1.8 million deaths each year worldwide. As access to clean and safe water is decreasing, it is becoming more important that raw water is treated to make it potable.
This article discusses the common and emerging disinfection methods used in the bottled water industry.
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Understanding the FDA Prior Notice
Prompted by the events of September 11, 2001, the United States implemented the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act). The Act is intended to protect the public from threats on the U.S. food supply from outside the US. All food facilities must comply with these regulations and this article will explain how.
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Impact of New US Food Safety Modernization Act on Bottled Water
Join NSF International in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 8th Global Bottle Water and 20th Brazil Mineral Water Congress, September 13-15. NSF food safety experts will discuss the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its impact on the bottle water industry.
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ABINAM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Águas Minerais)
Also known as the Brazilian Association of Industries of Mineral Waters, ABINAM is the trade association promoting safety and quality in the Brazilian bottled water industry. Learn here about their accomplishments and new initiatives.
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Congratulations to these newly listed companies:
- Agua Crystal del Bajio, SA de CV - Mexico
- Bebidas Preparadas, S.A. - Guatemala
- Diamond Pure Water Co. Ltd - Republic of Korea
- Eurofusion, S.A. - Panama
- Fayha Water Company, Ltd. - Saudi Arabia
- Ghadeer Mineral Water Company - United Arab Emirates
- Oasis Water Company – Oman
NSF International will attend the following events:
- Webinar: How to Complete the FDA Prior Notice Form, Monday, August 8, 1:00-2:00 PM ET. Register here.
- 8th Global Bottle Water Congress, September 13-15, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Northeast Bottle Water Association Fall Convention, September 15-17, Hershey, PA
- European Bottle Water Convention, September 19-23, Kiev, Ukraine
- International Bottle Water Annual Convention, September 26-30, Las Vegas, NV
- Anuga Drinks, October 8-12, Cologne, Germany
- CBST 2011 - The 5th China International Beverage Industry Exhibition on Science & Technology, November 6-8, Shanghai, China
- Brau Beviale 2011, November 9-11, Nuremberg, Germany
- EPIA – 4th Annual European Packaged Ice Association, November 10-12, Barcelona, Spain
- International Packaged Ice Association Convention, November 29-December 3, New Orleans, LA
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