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      Is the phrase "a bottle of water" something a native English ...
      • A bottle of water is any bottle that currently contains water. A water bottle is a bottle designed/intended to hold water. If you get an empty Coke bottle and put water in it, it's a "bottle of water" but not a "water bottle".
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  2. Mar 22, 2020 · A bottle of water is any bottle that currently contains water. A water bottle is a bottle designed/intended to hold water. If you get an empty Coke bottle and put water in it, it's a "bottle of water" but not a "water bottle".

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    • 1. What is bottled water?
    • 2. How is bottled water regulated in Canada?
    • 3. Who is responsible for the regulation of bottled water?
    • 4. Who checks bottled water?
    • 5. Is bottled water regulated differently than tap water?
    • 6. Are the requirements for imported bottled water the same as those for bottled water produced domestically?
    • 7. Is a license needed to start bottling water for sale?
    • 8. What types of bottled water are there?
    • 9. Why is ozone added to spring or mineral water?

    Bottled water is a topic of interest to Canadians. In this section you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the quality of bottled water sold in Canada.

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    Bottled water is water which has been packaged in sealed containers for human consumption. The water can come from a variety of sources including springs, aquifers, or municipal supplies and may be treated to make it fit for human consumption.

    In Canada, bottled water is regulated as a food and therefore it must comply with the Food and Drugs Act. Section 4 of the Act prohibits the sale of foods which contain poisonous or harmful substances and section 5(1) of the Act prohibits the labelling, packaging, treating, processing, selling or advertising of any food in a manner that misleads or deceives consumers as to the character, value, quantity, composition, merit or safety of the product.

    There are specific regulations for bottled water set out in Division 12 of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations. The regulations provide definitions for different types of bottled water and specify microbiological standards, acceptable treatments and labelling requirements for these products.

    In addition to the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, the Health Products and Food Branch also issue guidelines for bottled water and other products. These guidelines are published in the "Health Products and Food Branch Standards and Guidelines for the Microbiological Safety of Foods - An Interpretive Summary" published in the Compendium of Analytical Methods. As a result of microbiological surveys conducted across Canada, the Health Products and Food Branch has set guidelines for two additional bacteria (other than those in the Regulations) : Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aeromonas hydrophila. These bacteria are indicators of poor "Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)". The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and other health officials could test for these bacteria when the manufacturer is out of compliance and/or has been involved in food borne outbreaks.

    Standards for microbiological quality are based upon data collected through Canada wide surveys on these products, reviews of international data, and consultation with bottled water associations, scientific experts and other clients involved in this industry. Based upon these consultations, Health Canada is bringing the microbiological standards in line and harmonizing with international standards. The Food and Drugs Act and Regulations are available on the Department of Justice's Web site.

    The federal responsibility for the regulation of bottled water sold in Canada is shared by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Health Canada establishes health and safety standards for bottled water and develops labelling policies related to health and nutrition. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency develops standards related to the packaging, labelling and advertising of these products and handles all inspection and enforcement duties.

    Federal laws set stringent national standards for bottled water. In addition to these laws, provinces and territories are free to establish additional requirements for their own jurisdictions.

    As part of its enforcement role, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency can inspect bottled water products, labels and establishments (conveyances, equipment etc.) involved in the sale, manufacture and distribution of bottled water. In addition, some provincial and municipal ministries and agencies may inspect bottled water.

    Yes. While bottled water is regulated federally as a food (see Question 2), the tap water distributed by municipalities is regulated by the appropriate province or territory. However, Health Canada is involved in the development of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. These Guidelines are developed through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water which includes members from the provinces, territories and Health Canada's Healthy Environment and Consumer Safety Branch. They contain guidelines for microbiological, chemical, physical and radiological contaminants. For each contaminant, the Guidelines establish the maximum acceptable concentration of the substance that can be permitted in water used for drinking. They are used by the provinces and territories as the basis for their own drinking water standards.

    More information on the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

    Yes. All bottled water sold in Canada must comply with the Food and Drugs Act and its Regulations.

    The Food and Drugs Act and Regulations do not require bottled water operators to have a license to start bottling water commercially. However, the provinces and territories may have regulations, guidelines and policies that apply to the bottling of water. It is recommended that provincial and municipal authorities be contacted regarding standards a...

    Currently there are two categories of bottled water defined in the Food and Drug Regulations. The first, spring or mineral water, is bottled water that originates from an underground source which is not part of a community water supply and is fit for human consumption at its point of origin. Mineral water generally contains a larger amount of dissolved mineral salts than spring water. Spring or mineral water may not be subjected to any treatment that would modify the original composition of the water. It may be treated by the addition of carbon dioxide for carbonation, ozone for disinfection during the bottling process and fluoride for the prevention of dental carries.

    Bottled water that is not labelled as spring or mineral water may be from any source and can be treated to make it fit for human consumption or to modify its original composition. The label of these bottled waters must show how they have been treated. When a water has been treated by distillation it must be labelled as "distilled water". If carbon dioxide has been added for effervescence, the label must identify the product as "carbonated water". When a water has been treated by a method other than distillation to reduce its dissolved mineral content to less than 10 parts per million, the product must be identified as "demineralized water".

    Ozone may be added to spring or mineral water during the bottling process as a disinfectant to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms. Ozone is also effective in removing objectionable odours and flavours because it breaks down into oxygen which improves taste and other qualities.

  3. Nov 20, 2021 · But if you do conduct a quick walkaround of your vehicle and happen to spot a water bottle wedged into one of the wheel wells, according to some internet lore, you might be in danger. However, here is the truth behind that myth.

  4. Oct 17, 2023 · It simply means the water must come from one of two places: a protected natural source, such as a spring or artesian well in which measures have been taken to assure against contamination by surface water; or a municipal source of drinking water (i.e. tap water).

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  5. WATER BOTTLE definition: 1. a container for carrying drinking water 2. a bottle of water 3. a container for carrying…. Learn more.

  6. Bottled water is drinking water (e.g., well water, distilled water, reverse osmosis water, mineral water, or spring water) packaged in plastic or glass water bottles. Bottled water may be carbonated or not, with packaging sizes ranging from small single serving bottles to large carboys for water coolers.

  7. Jan 16, 2017 · The Canadian Bottled Water Association defines bottled water as water that meets all federal and provincial regulations for potable water, is sealed in a sanitary container, and is sold for human consumption. Potable means that the water is safe for human consumption.

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