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1700
Diagonal Road, Suite 650
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-5213
 Fax:
703-683-4074
Web: www.bottledwater.org
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION (IBWA) OFFERS TIPS
FOR PROPER BOTTLED WATER STORAGE
MEDIA
ADVISORY
CONTACT:
Gwen Haynes 703/683-5213
Date: February 12, 2003
To:
Editors, Producers and Reporters Covering Drinking Water and
Emergency Preparedness
Fr:
Gwen Haynes, International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION (IBWA) OFFERS TIPS
FOR PROPER BOTTLED WATER STORAGE
IBWA is a Resource for Bottled Water Information
ALEXANDRIA,
VA -- Recently released emergency preparedness guidelines
issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommend
that all households maintain an emergency supply of water
-- at least one gallon per person per day for three days --
for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene. The International
Bottled Water Association (IBWA) advises consumers to store
bottled water at room temperature or cooler, out of direct
sunlight, and away from solvents and chemicals such as gasoline,
paint thinners, household cleaners and dry cleaning chemicals.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates
bottled water as a packaged food product, has not established
a shelf life for bottled water.
Bottled
water is an excellent choice for emergency water storage and,
of course, daily refreshment. FDA Good Manufacturing Practices
mandate that bottled water be produced in a sanitary environment
and bottled in sanitary, safety-sealed containers. These and
other extensive FDA, state and industry standards help ensure
that bottled water delivers consistent safety, quality and
good taste to consumers.
Media
or consumers seeking bottled water information are encouraged
to contact IBWA or visit IBWA's web site at www.bottledwater.org.
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The
International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the authoritative
source of information about all types of bottled waters. Founded
in 1958, IBWA's membership includes U.S. and international
bottlers, distributors and suppliers. IBWA is committed to
working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
which regulates bottled water as a packaged food product,
and state governments together with the IBWA Model Code to
set stringent standards for safe, high quality bottled water
products. Consumers can contact IBWA at 1-800-WATER-11 or
log onto IBWA's web site (www.bottledwater.org) for more information
about bottled water and a list of members' brands. Media inquiries
can be directed to Gwen Haynes at
703-683-5213 x 1
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