(a) Each bottler shall:

(1) Collect, on a weekly basis, a representative sample from a batch or segment of a continuous production of each type of water sold by such bottler in this state, and have such sample analyzed by an approved laboratory to determine whether such sample complies with the microbiological standards set forth in 21 CFR 165.110; and

(2) Collect, not less than once annually, a representative sample from a batch or segment of a continuous production of each type of bottled water sold by such bottler in this state, and have such sample analyzed by an approved laboratory to determine whether such sample complies with the chemical, inorganic, organic, physical and radiological standards set forth in regulations adopted by the Department of Public Health pursuant to section 19a-36 concerning public drinking water. Each bottler that uses water obtained from an out-of-state source may meet the requirements of this subdivision by demonstrating compliance with substantially similar standards established by the government entity having jurisdiction to regulate the use of such source.

(b) Each sample collected in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be obtained from the bottled product.

(P.A. 86-241, S. 4; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 11-242, S. 65.)

History: P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 11-242 amended Subsec. (a) by substituting “21 CFR 165.110” for “regulations adopted by the Department of Public Health pursuant to section 19a-36 concerning public drinking water” in Subdiv. (1), by substituting “approved laboratory” for “laboratory approved by the Department of Public Health” and, in Subdiv. (2), by adding provision re bottler using out-of-state source water.