NEWS
2013-04-25
Industry shows 10% improvement in water efficiency

Bottled water has a low water use ratio.

2013-03-19
World Water Day: Water Conservation at the Heart of the Bottled Water Industry

Sustainable water resource management is a top priority for the bottled water industry.

2012-07-09
EFBW's Guide to Good Hygienic Practices for Packaged Water in Europe

EFBW's Guide is now available in 20 EU languages courtesy of DG Sanco. Click here

Welcome to the website of the European Federation of Bottled Waters

The European Federation of Bottled Waters (EFBW) is the voice of the bottled water industry, dedicated to promoting natural mineral water, spring water and other types of bottled waters at EU and international level.


A non-profit international trade association based in Brussels, the Federation has a
membership base comprising national associations, leading companies and specialised scientific bodies, collectively representing more than 600 producers of bottled water across Europe.


EFBW works on behalf of its membership to address key issues affecting the bottled water sector and to promote  the specificities of  naturally sourced water.

The Federation meets regularly with international and European institutions which regulate bottled water in order to promote high quality standards within the industry and to provide information on current issues.


The Federation is an active member of FoodDrinkEurope which represents the European food and drink ind
ustry, and of ICBWA, the International Council of Bottled Waters Associations.


On this website
you will find all you need to know about natural mineral water, spring water and other bottled water!


Test your knowledge and learn more about the unique specificities of natural mineral and spring waters click here