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