Bottled and Vended Water

Bottled and Vended Water - Food Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Warehouses

Licensing and Certification

Firms that do any of the following are required to obtain a Food Manufacturer license.

Process and bottle water in sealed containers
Dispense water through retail outlet(s) where either bottles are provided or the customer brings their own
Dispense water through stand alone vending machines. Each vending machine must be licensed separately

Rules and Regulations

Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 431 - Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

25 Texas Administrative Code, 229.81-91 - Production, Processing & Distribution of Bottled / Vended Drinking Water

21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 129 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water

21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 165 - Beverages