| Bottled Water |
| Water is classified as bottled water or bottled drinking water if it meets all applicable federal and state standards, is sealed in a sanitary container and is sold for human consumption. Bottled water cannot contain sweeteners or chemical additives (other than flavors, extracts or essences) and bottled water must be calorie-free and sugar-free. Flavors, extracts and essences derived from spice or fruit can be added to bottled water, but these additions must comprise less than one percent by weight of the final bottled water product. Beverages containing more than the one-percent-by-weight flavor limit are classified as soft drinks, not bottled water. In addition, bottled water may be sodium-free or contain very low amounts of sodium. Some bottled water contains natural or added carbonation. Home Page | FAQs | Glossary | Contact Us |