Announcements - Southeastern Bottled Water Association

SEBWA Technical Committee Releases 2008 Technical Manual

Basics of Cleaning and Disinfection and Foaming / COP for Bottled Water Equipment at Your Factory and Chemical Hygiene Plan

Efrem Pesyna, SEBWA Technical Director, announced today the publication of the organization’s 2008 Technical Manual covering: 1) Basics of Cleaning and Disinfection and Foaming / COP for Bottled Water Equipment at Your Factory; and 2) Chemical Hygiene Plan. “The 2008 SEBWA Technical Manual was authored by Cynthia Herold, Corporate Hygiene Manager, Nestle Waters N.A. Cynthia is also Technical Director for the Mid America Bottled Water Association,” announced Pesyna. “We are very pleased to be able to provide this important information to our members,” and, “over the years SEBWA has provided a wealth of technical information to its members and our 2008 release is no exception,” said Pesyna.

The “Basics of Cleaning and Disinfection and Foaming / COP for Bottled Water Equipment at Your Factory addresses “Why we clean,” outlining the many important reasons including:

1. Cleaning removes soils such as dirt, dust and grease.
2. Cleaning increases the quality of your product by extending shelf life.
3. Cleaning is a regulatory requirement.
4. Cleaning keeps your work environment safe.
5. Cleaning increases your profits and thus job security.
6. Cleaning increases the life of the equipment.
7. Cleaning prevents off odors and off flavors.
8. Cleaning creates a good work environment and increased pride.

The “Chemical Hygiene Plan” includes policies, procedures and responsibilities designed to develop employees’ awareness of potentially hazardous chemicals in the workplace, and to train employees in appropriate safe working practices.

All dues-paid SEBWA members will receive a copy on CD of the 2008 SEBWA Technical Manual as a benefit to membership. Members may purchase additional copies of the newly released technical manual, as well as past issues, from SEBWA for a cost of $50 plus postage.

For more information or to purchase any of these technical manuals, contact the SEBWA office at 512.894.4106.

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SEBWA Technical Committee Announces Release of 2005 Technical Manual

Fred Schneider, Nestle Waters of North America and Technical Director for the Association, announced the release of the 2005 SEBWA Technical Manual, which is the 7th such Technical Manual developed for the members. The manual focuses on Water Processing.

All dues-paid SEBWA members will receive a copy of the new 2005 Technical manual as a benefit to membership. Additional copies of the newly released manual can be purchased from SEBWA for $50. Past technical manuals are available at $50 as well.

To purchase additional 2005 or prior SEBWA Technical Manuals, contact SEBWA at 512.894.4106.

The 2005 SEBWA Technical Manual has been published in CD format and distributed to all dues-paid members as a member benefit. For additional copies of the 2005 or previous manuals at $50.00 each, call SEBWA at 512.894.4106.