The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a proposed information collection related to microbiological testing for bottled water. This proposal requires bottled water manufacturers to test for coliform organisms, especially E. coli, in their products to ensure safety. If E. coli is found in the source water, manufacturers must take corrective measures before using it. The FDA seeks public comments on this collection by June 2, 2025, and emphasizes that the additional burden on manufacturers is negligible given existing regulations.
Simple Explanation
The FDA wants to make sure that the water we drink from bottles is safe and doesn't have bad germs. They're asking people to tell them what they think about this new plan to test the water and fix it if needed, and people have until June 2, 2025, to share their thoughts.