IBWA response to Consumer Reports article on arsenic in bottled water
(WorldNews Environment)

A recent Consumer Reports article regarding arsenic in bottled water (April 2019) contains several false and misleading statements, makes claims that are not based on sound science, and unnecessarily scares consumers about the safety of bottled water. Consumers can remain confident that bottled water products, like all food and beverages, are strictly and comprehensively regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, thus, are safe for consumption. The bottled water industry is committed to providing consumers with the safest and highest quality products. Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance that is widely found in soil, water, and almost all plant and animal life,...