Bottled Water Testing

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Tests and Methods

Bottlers Chains Of Custody
Bottler Resources

Bottlers around the world have turned to Edge Analytical Laboratories for certified laboratory work. Our long-standing involvement in the industry gives you peace of mind.

We can service all of your testing needs:

  • Finished Product
  • Source Water
  • New Product Quarterly Testing
  • Caps & Bottles
  • Bromate
  • THM

All bottlers are required by the FDA, under the CFR’s (Code of Federal Regulations) parts 129 and 165, to test their finished products and source waters annually. Municipal sources are exempt.

In some instances, bottlers will have additional requirements. For example, states and bottled water associations may require additional testing.

Avoid Rejected Source Samples

Samples requiring cooling must arrive at 4°Celsius  +/-  2°
FROZEN or HOT samples will be rejected by the lab. 

  • We recommend using small cubed ice that’s double bagged to prevent leaking.
  • Please use at least the same volume of ice that you used for samples.
  • Remember to protect the paperwork by placing it in a bag.

TIP: Sample and ship on the same day to reduce the chance of rejected samples.

Check List ✔:

✔ Read Instructions First ✔ Fill All Containers ✔ Sample Mon. – Wed.
✔ Add Lots Of Ice ✔ Fill Out Paperwork Clearly ✔ Sample/Ship Same Day

PFAS and Bottled Water

As of January 1, 2019, IBWA requires its members to test for PFAS in all the products they sell. See PDF bellow for more details.

pdf PFAS Position Paper for IBWA Members

Bottled Water Associations

International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)
Association Member
Technical Committee: Larry Henderson

Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA)
Association Member

Northwest Bottled Water Association (NWBWA)
Association Member

California Bottled Water Association (CBWA)
Association Member

Affiliated States Bottled Water Association (ASBWA)
Association Member

Northeast Bottled Water Association (NEBWA)
Association Member

Central State Bottled Water Association (CSBWA)
Association Member

Culligan Dealers Association of North America (CDANA)