One of the most common forms of misbranding of a mineral water of American origin is in the adoption of a foreign name. The name which has been most abused in this connection is Vichy. The Vichy waters of France are owned by the state, and have acquired a fame which is international. Without much reference to the character of the water, however, the name has been adopted both for natural and mineral waters of the United States. There can be no excuse for misbranding of this kind. Its only purpose is to mislead, it is contrary to both the spirit and letter of the law, and is a violation of international ethics. Nearly all nations have signed an agreement to respect each other's trade marks and trade names. There can be no excuse from any point of view for the adoption of the name of a foreign article for one produced in this country. The so-called Vichy spring of Saratoga is one of the most prominent offenders of this rule.