• Once a Member passes pre-inspection or annual audit, it is entitled to use the ABWA logo on its products including labels, together with the words “ A Certified Bottler “ or “ A Certified Member “ underneath or above the ABWA logo.
• The Secretariat must first receive the written acknowledgement from the inspector or auditor before a member can use the trademark.
• New members will be accepted as “International Candidate Bottlers”. Within one year after registration, they must undergo the mandatory inspection, and pass within two years. Failing this inspection after two years, they will become “ Affiliate Members”, and must undergo the inspection process again until they pass. Once they pass, they will become full members.
• Mandatory inspections are conducted annually, by ABWA's authorized inspectors.
• Members passing a higher score than standard, will receive an Honorable Mention or Excellence plague in addition to the Certificate of Accomplishment.
• Certified Plant Operator
  An International Bottler Member, in addition to passing the annual mandatory inspections, must also have at least one Certified Plant Operator in each of their manufacturing facilities

ABWA's logo and the color guide

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