International Bottled Water Association facts for kids
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is a group that brings together companies that make and sell bottled water. It's like a club for bottled water businesses!
This association works to help people understand more about bottled water. For example, they share information during events like National Hurricane Preparedness Week in the United States, showing how bottled water can be important for emergencies. The IBWA also works to prevent rules that might ban or tax bottled water. They help create guidelines for bottled water that some states use.
The IBWA has worked with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is a government agency that makes sure food and medicines are safe. Together, they created a special guide called the Model Bottled Water Regulation. This guide helps companies know the rules for making, checking, and labeling bottled water. All companies that are part of the IBWA must follow these important rules.
How It Started
The IBWA began in 1958 as the American Bottled Water Association (ABWA). As more companies from other countries joined, the group grew. In the early 1980s, it changed its name to the International Bottled Water Association to show that it included members from all over the world.
What They Do Each Year
Every year, the IBWA holds a big meeting called a convention. At this event, members can learn new things, share ideas, and see new products at a special display area called a trade show. It's a chance for everyone in the bottled water industry to connect.
See also
External links
- Official site: http://www.bottledwater.org/
