Why is BWCA Membership so important? The British Water Cooler Association (BWCA) sets strict rules and regulations to which all members must adhere.
The hygiene and safety of all food products, including water, are essential, making the institution of strict guidelines around storage and use vital to our continued good health.
Why is BWCA Membership so important?
BWCA is an industry association and accreditation body that:
- Promotes water and hydration for employee health, productivity and wellbeing
- Provides clients with an informed choice around bottled or mains-fed coolers
- Regulates vital and extremely strict cooler sanitisation and hygiene standards
All BWCA Member suppliers are held to the highest standards and must offer only unimpeachable and excellent quality products.
By making use of a water company that is an accredited member of the BWCA, you can be assured that:
- The company at all times adheres to the strict Codes of Practice on water source and distribution
- The company has passed strict annual audits that are effected by independent certification organisations;
- The company only employs qualified service personnel who operate to the highest standards of safety and hygiene;
- The company follows strict recycling guidelines for bottles, cups, coolers, and packaging.
- The disposal of coolers and related products at the end of their life is also governed by BWCA mandates as well as strict European Legislation
BWCA Distributor Members are mandated to conduct regular sanitisation and hygiene visits to coolers, ensuring product safety and quality.
All BWCA Members must undertake mandatory training in:
- Bottling Plant Operation
- Depot Management
- Hygiene Awareness, Food Safety & HACCP for Distribution Depot Managers
- WRAS Approved mains-fed Cooler Installation and Crisis Management
Additionally, BWCA offers Members optional industry training including the BWCA Qualified Advisors Training Course, to help them in their businesses.
Living-Water is an accredited member of the BWCA and you are therefore assured that our water coolers are of the highest possible standard.
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