IBWA: Written Testimony on Ordinance No. 2011-072111-02 Aquifer Protection
Written Testimony on Ordinance No. 2011-072111-02 Aquifer Protection Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners July 21, 2011 Jefferson County, Florida Chairman Fulford and members of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and the Southeastern Bottled Water Association (SEBWA) appreciate the opportunity to provide written testimony on Ordinance Number 2011- 072111-02. This ordinance proposes amendments to the Jefferson County...
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SEBWA Releases 2011 Technical Manual on “Good Laboratory Practices – Microbiology Lab GLPs” The Southeastern Bottled Water Association (SEBWA) announced the publication of the Association’s 2011 Technical Manual covering the “Good Laboratory Practices – Microbiology Lab GLPs”. The 2011Technical Manual was authored by Cynthia Herold, Corporate Hygiene Manager, Nestle Waters N.A. Herold is First Past President of Mid-America Bottled Water Association (MABWA). The new technical...
Read More“An Overview of the BPA Controversy”
“An Overview of the BPA Controversy” by Joe Doss, President and CEO, International Bottled Water Association In the past few years, there has been a great deal of controversy and scrutiny concerning Bisphenol-A (BPA), a component of polycarbonate plastic. Some scientists, legislators and environmentalists have voiced various and often conflicting opinions on BPA and its potential health effects. However, the overwhelming majority of experts and regulatory agencies throughout the world...
Read MoreSEBWA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SEBWA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN JOHN SPEED REPORTS GEORGIA – 2 “TAX” BILLS TENNESSEE – 2 “MANDATORY DEPOSIT” BILLS & 25 “TAX” BILLS FLORIDA – 2 DRINKING WATER BILLS GEORGIA H.B. 103 – TAX (EXCISE/SALES TAX ON FOOD) Sponsor: Representative Ron Stephens (R) Summary: Provides for an exemption from local sales and use taxes for food and food...
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