The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the trade association representing the bottled water industry that has developed a set of International standards to which Bottled Water is to be produced. These standards typically exceed the requirements of Federal and Provincial Government regulations. As a member of the IBWA, Polaris is required to uphold these standards and is subject to an annual unannounced plant inspection to confirm that production of our bottled water products is in compliance with IBWA regulations.

For more information about the IBWA, please visit their website at: www.bottledwater.org

National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International is an independent, not for profit organization that is internationally recognized for its many inspection services backed by their scientific and technical expertise in health and environmental sciences. In the area of bottled water, that NSF has developed a certification program that verifies that bottlers' manufacturing practices and products meet Federal regulations. This process includes an unannounced inspection of the operation as well as testing the finished product for over 100 different chemical parameters. Polaris is currently certified by the NSF.

For more information about NSF, please visit their website at: www.nsf.org

The Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA) is a chapter of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) which is the trade association representing the bottled water industry. The CBWA works with various regulatory bodies to ensure that Canadian bottled waters are of the highest possible quality. As a member of the CBWA, Polaris is required to uphold standards established by the CBWA.

For more information about the CBWA, please visit their website at: www.cbwa-bottledwater.org