International Bottled Water Association facts for kids
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is a group of companies that make and sell bottled water. It's like a club for businesses in the bottled water world. They work together to help the bottled water industry.
The IBWA helps tell people about bottled water. For example, they work with events like National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This shows how important bottled water can be during emergencies.
They also speak up for bottled water companies. They work to stop new rules that might ban or tax bottled water. The IBWA also helps create rules for bottled water that some states use.
The IBWA has worked with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is a government group that makes sure food and medicine are safe. Together, they made a special guide called the Model Bottled Water Regulation. This guide helps bottled water companies know the rules for making, checking, and labeling their products. All companies that are part of the IBWA must follow these rules.
A Look Back in Time
The IBWA started a long time ago, in 1958. Back then, it was called the American Bottled Water Association (ABWA). It only included companies from America.
In the early 1980s, the group grew bigger. It started to include bottled water companies from other countries too. That's when it changed its name to the International Bottled Water Association, or IBWA.
What the IBWA Does
The IBWA holds a big meeting every year. It's called an annual convention and trade show. At this event, bottled water companies can learn new things. They can also show off their products and meet other people in the industry.
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