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