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[[Image:Ibwa logo1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Logo of the International Bottled Water Association.]] |
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The '''International Bottled Water Association''' |
The '''International Bottled Water Association''' ('''IBWA''') is a [[trade association]] of companies in the [[bottled water]] [[Water industry|industry]]. |
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It promotes bottled water through events such as [[National Hurricane Preparedness Week]].<ref>{{cite news |
It [[promotion (marketing)|promotes]] bottled water through events such as [[National Hurricane Preparedness Week]].<ref>{{cite news |
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|url=http://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/news/10723271/international-bottled-water-association-promotes-hurricane-preparedness-by-joining-be-a-force-of-nature-campaign |
|url=http://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/news/10723271/international-bottled-water-association-promotes-hurricane-preparedness-by-joining-be-a-force-of-nature-campaign |
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|title=International Bottled Water Association Promotes Hurricane Preparedness By Joining 'Be A Force Of Nature' Campaign |
|title=International Bottled Water Association Promotes Hurricane Preparedness By Joining 'Be A Force Of Nature' Campaign |
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|date=May 30, 2012 |
|date=May 30, 2012 |
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|publisher=VendingMarketwatch.com |
|publisher=VendingMarketwatch.com |
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|accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> |
|accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> |
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The association fights attempts to [[Bottled water ban|ban]] or [[tax]] bottled water<ref>{{cite news |
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|title=Movement to Ban or Tax Bottled Water Gains Momentum; IBWA Responds |
|title=Movement to Ban or Tax Bottled Water Gains Momentum; IBWA Responds |
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|quote=The International Bottled Water Association has established model regulations, used by Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Massachusetts, California and Pennsylvania.}}</ref> |
|quote=The International Bottled Water Association has established model regulations, used by Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Massachusetts, California and Pennsylvania.}}</ref> |
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It has worked with the [[Food and Drug Administration|FDA]] in developing a Model Bottled Water Regulation (also known as the Model Code), providing specific guidance to bottlers on legal requirements, quality standards, monitoring procedures and labeling requirements. Members of the IBWA are required to abide by the Code. |
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==History== |
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Started out as the American Bottled Water Association, ABWA founded in 1958; it took on the mantel of IBWA as it grew to include international bottlers in the early 1980s. |
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==Conventions== |
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|url=http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/ibwa-goes-for-jackpot-in-las-vegas |
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|title=IBWA Goes For Jackpot In Las Vegas |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[List of bottled water brands]] |
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* [[Australasian Bottled Water Institute]] (ABWI) |
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* [[Water management]] |
* [[Water management]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.bottledwater.org/ Official site] |
* [http://www.bottledwater.org/ Official site] |
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*[http://www.thermalwaterbottle.com/Best water bottle] |
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[[Category:Food industry trade groups]] |
[[Category:Food industry trade groups]] |
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[[Category:Bottled water]] |
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[[Category:Organizations established in 1958]] |
[[Category:Organizations established in 1958]] |
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[[Category:Water organizations]] |
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[[Category:Water privatization]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:03, 24 April 2024
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is a trade association of companies in the bottled water industry.
It promotes bottled water through events such as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.[1] The association fights attempts to ban or tax bottled water[2] [3] [4] and is active in other legislative and regulatory areas, including drafting bottled water regulations adopted by some state governments.[5]
It has worked with the FDA in developing a Model Bottled Water Regulation (also known as the Model Code), providing specific guidance to bottlers on legal requirements, quality standards, monitoring procedures and labeling requirements. Members of the IBWA are required to abide by the Code.
History
[edit]Started out as the American Bottled Water Association, ABWA founded in 1958; it took on the mantel of IBWA as it grew to include international bottlers in the early 1980s.
Conventions
[edit]IBWA operates an annual convention and trade show.[6] [7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "International Bottled Water Association Promotes Hurricane Preparedness By Joining 'Be A Force Of Nature' Campaign". VendingMarketwatch.com. May 30, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "Movement to Ban or Tax Bottled Water Gains Momentum; IBWA Responds". VendingMarketWatch.com. September 21, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Refermat, Emily (May 1, 2008). "Fact: Vendors Need to Know About the Bottled Water Environmental Controversy". VendingMarketWatch.com. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "IBWA delays N.Y. bottle law". Beverage Industry. May 27, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "Bottled water association logs definitions". Austin American-Statesman. December 18, 1993. p. D4. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
The International Bottled Water Association has established model regulations, used by Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Massachusetts, California and Pennsylvania.
- ^ "IBWA Goes For Jackpot In Las Vegas". Beverage Industry. August 1, 2006. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "'Everyone's a Winner' At IBWA Show". Beverage Industry. November 1, 2006. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
External links
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