Membership Benefits & Services

• Representation in all related state and federal legislative and regulatory issues and actions.
• Technical information and support documents through bulletins, seminars, and workshops.
• At-work committees in the areas of Government Relations, Technical Issues, Membership Development, and Public Relations and Events.
• Annual membership meetings, conventions, and trade shows.
• Informative speakers and workshop leaders.
• Product and services information and events.
• Association-endorsed group insurance for general liability, health, and workers compensation.

Legislative Watchdog

• Full-time monitoring of daily California legislative and regulatory matters in Sacramento.
• Full-time monitoring of federal regulatory and legislative actions affecting the bottled water industry.
• The unified "voice" of an industry rather than one of a "single" business.
• A working relationship with the International Bottled Water Association regarding pending federal legislative issues.

Accomplishments

Over the years, CBWA has been instrumental in successfully working with the California government. Some of these accomplishments include:
• Maintaining poly carbonate plastic as the material of choice for 3-,5-, and 6-gallon bottles during the late '80s.
• Eliminating the tax on bottled water in 1992 through the sponsorship of Proposition 163.
• Successfully defeating four bills designed to expand costly processing fees for bottled water containers under the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act.
• Participating in the container recycling definition development, eliminating potential double bottle inventories and operational issues.
• Quick communication/information sharing on the 1995 CA/OSHA targeted/inspections for the industry.
• Close communications and liaison with California Health Services concerning California's adoption of the Federal Standards of Identity.

Technical Support

As a CBWA member, you will receive and have access to important technical information.
• HACCP-Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points
• Particulate Filtration Technology
• Carbon Filtration Technology
• Source Protection and Monitoring
• Proper Use of Sanitizers
• Reverse Osmosis Systems
• Water Microbiology
• Preparing for Plant Inspections
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• FDA Regulations (as promulgated)
• Changes to USP Monographs Regarding Requirement for Purified Water