CBWA was founded in 1992 to represent the Canadian bottled water industry and to ensure a high standard of quality for bottled water. CBWA is the trade association for the bottled water industry in Canada. Our members produce and distribute about 85 per cent of the bottled water sold in Canada.

Consumers can trust that bottled water is safe because of the extensive regulatory requirements at the federal and provincial levels. For added quality assurance, consumers should select bottled water produced by members of the CBWA. The CBWA standards exceed those of the federal and provincial governments.

The Model Code is designed to be used as a model for "regulation" or "legislation" of the Canadian Bottled Water Association, and is a living document under frequent revisions. The Model Code provides a brief overview of the various regulatory requirements and industry best practices for bottled water production in Canada.