The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) was formed in 1997 as a standards setting and representative body for the industry. It is a voluntary association of bottlers whose primary concern is the health, safety and pleasure of their consumers. They therefore willingly conform to the extremely stringent safety and quality measures contained in the SANBWA Guidelines and Standards, although the cost to them of such compliance is considerable.

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